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trefoil

/ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/

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noun

Trèfle

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. "

Le logo des Girl Scouts présente un trèfle symbolisant la promesse en trois parties de l'organisation.

plant biology nature vegetable

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noun

Trèfle

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. "

Le nouveau bâtiment de l'école présentait un beau motif de trèfle dans les arcades.

architecture art building

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noun

Trèfle

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. "

L'enfant s'est entraîné à faire un trèfle avec le lacet pour faire un nœud décoratif.