Definition of trefoil

trefoilnoun

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/ˈtrefɔɪl//ˈtrefɔɪl/

The word "trefoil" has its roots in Latin and Old French. The Latin term "trifolium" referred to a leaf with three lobes, which was also the shape of the three-leafed flower known as clover. The Old French term "tréfoil" evolved from "trifolium" and was used to describe a three-leafed clover or a decorative ornament with three leaves. The term was later adopted into Middle English as "trefoil", referring to both the flower and the ornament. In heraldry, a trefoil is a symbol of the Holy Trinity and is often depicted in coats of arms and other decorative designs. Throughout history, the term "trefoil" has maintained its association with the three-leafed flower and its connection to sacred and symbolic meanings.

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a plant whose leaves are divided into three similar parts, for example clover

một loại cây có lá được chia thành ba phần giống nhau, ví dụ như cỏ ba lá

a decoration or a design like a trefoil leaf in shape

một vật trang trí hoặc một thiết kế giống như một chiếc lá hình ba lá