cinquefoil

• Nom désignant soit une plante à fleurs à cinq pétales, commune dans les régions tempérées et utilisée historiquement à des fins médicinales, soit un motif ornemental formé de cinq arcs disposés en cercle.

A noun referring either to a plant with five-petaled flowers, often found in temperate regions and historically used for medicinal purposes, or to an ornamental carving featuring five arcs arranged in a circular pattern.

1. Flowering plantC1formalscientific

   Any of a large group of plants known for their five-petaled flowers, commonly found in temperate climates and historically believed to have healing qualities.

   Potentille

   • The cinquefoil grows wild in the meadows of Europe.
   • Herbalists once used cinquefoil in traditional remedies.
   • The garden was filled with yellow cinquefoil blooms.

   Synonymesfive-fingerpotentilla

2. Architectural ornamentC2formalart

   A decorative carving or design featuring five arcs arranged in a circular pattern, often used in Gothic architecture.

   Ornement architectural en forme de cinq arcs

   • The cathedral's window featured a beautiful cinquefoil design.
   • Stone cinquefoils adorned the arches of the ancient chapel.
   • The craftsman carved a perfect cinquefoil into the wooden panel.