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trefoil

/ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/

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noun

Klee

Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.

Examples :

"The Girl Scout logo features a trefoil symbolizing the organization's three-part promise. "

Das Pfadfinderinnen-Logo zeigt ein Kleeblatt, das das dreiteilige Versprechen der Organisation symbolisiert.

plant biology nature vegetable

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noun

Kleeblatt, Dreiblatt

A symbol having the shape of such leaves, especially when used as an architectural ornament.

Examples :

"The school's new building featured a beautiful trefoil design in the archways. "

Das neue Gebäude der Schule wies ein wunderschönes Kleeblatt-Design in den Torbögen auf.

architecture art building

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noun

Dreiblattknoten

A knot formed by joining the two loose ends of a overhand knot to form a knotted loop; the simplest non-trivial knot.

Examples :

"The child practiced tying a trefoil with the shoelace to make a decorative knot. "

Das Kind übte, mit dem Schnürsenkel einen Dreiblattknoten zu binden, um einen dekorativen Knoten zu machen.