four-leaf clover



four-leaf clover

1. Literally, a clover with four leaves instead of the usual three, traditionally thought to be a good-luck charm due to its rarity. You found a four-leaf clover and you saw a shooting star? Wow, you must be really lucky today!
2. By extension, any person or thing that is considered a bringer of good fortune. The new kicker has been something of a four-leaf clover for the team, as they've won every game since he signed with them.
See also: clover

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BernyBUR-neeEnglish
Shereen-Persian
Maor-Hebrew
Goizeder-Basque
Umekooo-me-koJapanese
Christofferkris-TOF-fer (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish