'trefoiled
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trefoil (ˈtrɛfɔɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of numerous leguminous plants of the temperate genus Trifolium, having leaves divided into three leaflets and dense heads of small white, yellow, red, or purple flowers |
| 2. | any of various related plants having leaves divided into three leaflets, such as bird's-foot trefoil |
| 3. | a leaf having three leaflets |
| 4. | architect an ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle |
| [C14: from Anglo-French trifoil, from Latin trifolium three-leaved herb, from | |
| 'trefoiled | |
| —adj | |
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'trefoiled
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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