trefoil

A noun referring to a plant with trifoliate leaves, such as those from the genera Medicago or Trifolium, or an architectural ornament consisting of three arcs arranged in a circle.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее растение с тройчатыми листьями, например, из родов Medicago или Trifolium, или архитектурный орнамент, состоящий из трёх дуг, расположенных по кругу.esSustantivo que designa una planta de hojas trifoliadas, como las del género Trifolium o Medicago, o un motivo ornamental formado por tres arcos dispuestos en círculo.frNom désignant une plante à feuilles trifoliées, comme celles des genres Medicago ou Trifolium, ou un ornement architectural composé de trois arcs disposés en cercle.deSubstantiv, das eine Pflanze mit dreizähligen Blättern bezeichnet, z. B. aus den Gattungen Medicago (Schneckenklee) oder Trifolium (Klee), oder ein architektonisches Ornament aus drei kreisförmig angeordneten Bögen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma planta de folhas trifolioladas, como as dos gêneros Medicago ou Trifolium, ou um ornamento arquitetônico formado por três arcos dispostos em círculo.zh指具有三出复叶的植物，如苜蓿属（Medicago）或车轴草属（Trifolium）的植物；也指由三个圆弧组成的建筑装饰图案。arاسم يدل على نبات ذي أوراق ثلاثية، مثل الفصة أو النفل، أو على زخرفة معمارية مؤلفة من ثلاث أقواس مرتبة في دائرة.

1. Herb of the genus Medicago C1 formal scientific

   Any of several Old World herbs belonging to the genus Medicago, characterized by small flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets.

   • The farmer identified the trefoil growing in the meadow as a type of Medicago.
   • Trefoil plants are often used as fodder for livestock.
   • The leaves of this trefoil are distinctly trifoliate.

   ruЛюцернаesMielgafrLuzerne (plante du genre Medicago)deSchneckenkleeptAlfafazh苜蓿arفصة

   Synonyme: medick

2. Plant of the genus Trifolium B2 formal scientific

   A plant belonging to the genus Trifolium, commonly known as clover, with trifoliate leaves.

   • The field was covered in white trefoil, a type of clover.
   • Bees are attracted to the nectar of trefoil flowers.
   • Trefoil is a common sight in pastures and lawns.

   ruКлеверesPlanta del género TrifoliumfrTrèfle (plante du genre Trifolium)deKleeptTrevozh三叶草arنَفَل

   Synonyme: clover

3. Architectural ornament C1 formal art

   An ornamental design in architecture consisting of three arcs arranged in a circular pattern, resembling a three-lobed leaf.

   • The Gothic cathedral featured a trefoil pattern in its stained glass window.
   • The stone carver skillfully chiseled a trefoil into the archway.
   • Trefoil ornaments are common in medieval church architecture.

   ruТрилистникesTrébol arquitectónicofrTrèfle (ornement architectural)deDreipassptTrevozh三叶饰arزخرفة ثلاثية الفصوص

• trefoils plural form
• trefoils' possessive plural form
• trefoil's possessive singular form