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trefoils

/ˈtrɛfɔɪlz/ /ˈtriːfɔɪlz/

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noun

三つ葉

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

Examples :

"The field was dotted with clovers and other trefoils, their three-leaf patterns carpeting the ground in green. "

その野原はクローバーやその他の三つ葉で点在し、その三つ葉模様が地面を緑色に覆っていました。

plant biology nature vegetable

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noun

三つ葉形、建築装飾として使われる葉の形

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

Examples :

"The church window was decorated with a pattern of interlocking trefoils, adding a delicate, floral touch to the stone facade. "

教会の窓は、互いにつながった三つ葉形の模様で装飾され、石造りのファサードに繊細で花のような印象を添えていました。

architecture art style

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noun

三つ葉結び

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 trefoils, trying to make the perfect knotted loop. "

子供は完璧な結び目ループを作るために、三つ葉結びを練習しました。