Cinquefoil

[siŋkfɒil]

Definition

(noun.) an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle.

(noun.) any of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties.

Typist: Vivienne--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The name of several different species of the genus Potentilla; -- also called five-finger, because of the resemblance of its leaves to the fingers of the hand.

(n.) An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc.

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