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trefoil

/ˈtriːfoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does trefoil mean?

noun

A three-lobed leaf or a flower with three petals, especially one of the flowers of the clover plant. A trefoil is also a decorative motif consisting of three leaves or lobes.

Example

"The trefoil-shaped flowers bloomed in the garden, attracting bees and butterflies."

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