noun
trefoil
Trefoil (noun) means any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.
noun
1
Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.
2
A symbol having the shape of such leaves, especially when used as an architectural ornament.
3
Ellipsis of trefoil knot.
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Etymology
From Middle English trefoil, from Old French trifoil, trefeul, from Latin trifolium, from tri- (“three”) + folium (“leaf”).
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What is the meaning of trefoil?
"trefoil" (noun) means any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.
What are the different meanings of trefoil?
"trefoil" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium; 2. A symbol having the shape of such leaves, especially when used as an architectural ornament; 3. Ellipsis of trefoil knot.