Trefoil
noun
A plant with three-lobed (or three-parted) leaves, like a clover.
In the meadow, you can find many trefoils growing between the grass.
Often appears as...
- red trefoil
- yellow trefoil
noun
Design or symbol with three overlapping rings.
The church window had a beautiful stained glass with a trefoil design.
Often appears as...
- trefoil pattern
- trefoil design
noun
A plant with three-lobed (or three-parted) leaves, like a clover.
In the meadow, you can find many trefoils growing between the grass.
Often appears as...
- red trefoil
- yellow trefoil
noun
Design or symbol with three overlapping rings.
The church window had a beautiful stained glass with a trefoil design.
Often appears as...
- trefoil pattern
- trefoil design
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical term
Used in botany to describe a specific leaf shape. Helpful for scientific and gardening discussions.
The botanist pointed out the trefoil configuration in the plant sample.
Pro Tip 2/3Nature imagery
Evokes natural settings and is often associated with fields or meadows.
Children enjoyed finding trefoils on their nature walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbol of luck
A trefoil, especially a clover, is often considered a symbol of good fortune.
She wore a trefoil pendant for luck.
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