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- [tree-foil, tref-oil]
- /ˈtri fɔɪl, ˈtrɛf ɔɪl/
- /ˈtrefɔɪl/
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- [tree-foil, tref-oil]
- /ˈtri fɔɪl, ˈtrɛf ɔɪl/
Definitions of trefoil word
- noun trefoil any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Trifolium, of the legume family, having usually digitate leaves of three leaflets and reddish, purple, yellow, or white flower heads, comprising the common clovers. 1
- noun trefoil any of various similar plants. 1
- noun trefoil Architecture. an ornament composed of three lobes, divided by cusps, radiating from a common center. 1
- noun trefoil such an ornamental figure used by the Girl Scouts as its official emblem. 1
- adjective trefoil of, relating to, or shaped like a trefoil. 1
- noun trefoil three-lobed leaf 1
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Origin of trefoil
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Anglo-French trifoil < Latin trifolium triple leaf, the three-leaved plant, clover, equivalent to tri- tri- + folium leaf
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Parts of speech for Trefoil
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trefoil popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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