Dictionary - Definition of ALSIKE


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A species of clover with pinkish or white flowers; Trifolium hybridum.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "Alsike" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1889. (references)

Note: Alsike \Al"sike\, noun. [From Alsike, in Sweden.]. (references)

Specialty Expressions: ALSIKE

Expressions	Domain	Definition
Alsike clover	Aerospace	Alsike clover is found most frequently in the farming areas of northern Canada. This plant is adapted to cool climates and heavy, poorly drained clay soils. Cases of photosensitization have occurred, sometimes accompanied by liver damage and enlargement. This problem has occurred mostly in horses and occasionally in cattle. There is also a potential for nitrate poisoning (Cooper and Johnson 1984, Cheeke and Schull 1985). Ingesting alsike clover causes photosensitization in horses and cattle. The toxic compounds have not been identified. Nitrates may also accumulate in the plant (Cooper and Johnson 1984). General symptoms of poisoning: 1- Cattle: a- breathing, labored; b- cyanosis; and c- gait, staggering; and 2- Horses: a- blindness; b- depression; c- gait, staggering; d- liver, cirrhosis of; and e- nephrosis, severe. (references)
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Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A species of clover with pinkish or white flowers; Trifolium hybridum.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "ALSIKE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1889. (references)

Note: Alsike \Al"sike\, noun. [From Alsike, in Sweden.]. (references)

Expressions	Domain	Definition
Alsike clover	Aerospace	Alsike clover is found most frequently in the farming areas of northern Canada. This plant is adapted to cool climates and heavy, poorly drained clay soils. Cases of photosensitization have occurred, sometimes accompanied by liver damage and enlargement. This problem has occurred mostly in horses and occasionally in cattle. There is also a potential for nitrate poisoning (Cooper and Johnson 1984, Cheeke and Schull 1985). Ingesting alsike clover causes photosensitization in horses and cattle. The toxic compounds have not been identified. Nitrates may also accumulate in the plant (Cooper and Johnson 1984). General symptoms of poisoning: 1- Cattle: a- breathing, labored; b- cyanosis; and c- gait, staggering; and 2- Horses: a- blindness; b- depression; c- gait, staggering; d- liver, cirrhosis of; and e- nephrosis, severe. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.			Top