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trefoil

The correct spelling is trefoil.

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noun

IPA: /ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/

Say it like: Tre-foy-l

The correct spelling is trefoil. Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.

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noun

  1. 1.Any of several plants of the pea family, having compound, trifoliate leaves; especially one of the genus Trifolium.
  2. 2.A symbol having the shape of such leaves, especially when used as an architectural ornament.
  3. 3.A knot formed by joining the two loose ends of a overhand knot to form a knotted loop; the simplest non-trivial knot.

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