trefoil

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English trefoil, from Old French trifoil, trefeul, from Latin trifolium, from tri- (“three”) + folium (“leaf”).

Example Sentences

• ""The pristine, unbroken condition of the vessel – sometimes called a trefoil jug – caused the entire dig to 'come to a halt,' Søvsø remarked.""