trefoil

Trifolium repens

Meaning

Noun

Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.
A symbol having the shape of such leaves, especially when used as an architectural ornament.

Origin

From Middle English trefoil, from Old French trifoil, trefeul, from Latin trifolium, from tri- + folium.

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