ˈtrefɔɪl n. & adj. --n. 1
any leguminous plant of
the genus Trifolium,
with leaves of
three leaflets
and flowers of
various colours,
esp.
clover. 2 any plant with
similar leaves. 3 a three-lobed ornamentation, esp. in
tracery windows. 4 a
thing arranged in or with three lobes. --adj. of or
concerning a three-lobed plant,
window tracery, etc. øøtrefoiled adj. (also in comb.). [ME f. AF trifoil f. L trifolium (as
TRI-, folium leaf)]