trefoil

/ˈtriːfoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A three-leaved plant or a design of three leaves, often used as a symbol in heraldry and architecture.

“The trefoil motif was used extensively in the cathedral’s stained glass windows.”

Synonyms

  • hollow four
  • three-leaf
  • trifolium

Antonyms

  • monoleaf
  • single-leaf