What is another word for Quatrefoil?

Pronunciation: [kwˈatɹɪfˌɔ͡ɪl] (IPA)

Quatrefoil is a decorative symbol that has been used in art and architecture for centuries. It refers to a leaf or flower with four lobes that create a circular shape. The term quatrefoil comes from the French word "quatre," which means four, and "foil," which means leaf. Synonyms for the term quatrefoil include clover, quatrepartite, quatre-lobed, and crosslet. The symbol is often used in Gothic architecture, stained glass windows, and as a decorative motif in textiles, wallpaper, and other items. The quatrefoil is a timeless and elegant design that adds a touch of sophistication to any object or space.

What are the hypernyms for Quatrefoil?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Quatrefoil

Within the Quatrefoil was a seated Figure, with something like scales in one hand, apparently representing our Lord in His glory.
"John Keble's Parishes"
Charlotte M Yonge
It is a rectangle 424 feet long by 145 broad, and surrounded by a broad gallery with a plain wall to the exterior, and 62 mullioned arches with Quatrefoil tracery towards the interior.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
A somewhat heavy but rich pointed window of three lights, surmounted by a Quatrefoil rose, with a slight needle-like spire which rises just above the gable, completes the ensemble.
"The Cathedrals of Northern France"
Francis Miltoun

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