melilot (Meaning)
melilot (n)
erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
melilot (n.)
Any species of Melilotus, a genus of leguminous herbs having a vanillalike odor; sweet clover; hart's clover. The blue melilot (Melilotus caerulea) is used in Switzerland to give color and flavor to sapsago cheese.
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melilot Sentence Examples
- The sweet, fragrant scent of melilot wafted through the summer breeze.
- The field was a tapestry of yellow and white, dotted with blooming melilot.
- The bees buzzed busily around the melilot flowers, collecting nectar.
- In ancient times, melilot was used to treat headaches and stomach ailments.
- The leaves of melilot can be steeped to make a calming and slightly bitter tea.
- The coumarin content of melilot gives it its characteristic sweet hay-like aroma.
- The seeds of melilot can be roasted and ground to make a flavorful coffee substitute.
- Melilot honey has a delicate and slightly spicy flavor, prized by honey connoisseurs.
- The plant's scientific name, Melilotus officinalis, reflects its medicinal properties.
- Melilot is a valuable addition to gardens not only for its beauty but also for its practical and medicinal uses.
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erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvementAny species of Melilotus, a genus of leguminous herbs having a vanillali
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The sweet, fragrant scent of melilot wafted through the summer breeze.
The field was a tapestry of yellow and white, dotted with blooming melilot.
The bees buzzed busily around the melilot flowers, collecting nectar.
In ancient times, melilot was used to treat headaches and stomach ailments.
