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Cinquefoil Definition & Meaning

cinquefoil
noun
  1. any of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties
  2. an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle

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  • "gold drop cinquefoil"
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Frequently asked questions

What does cinquefoil mean?
any of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle
What part of speech is cinquefoil?
Cinquefoil is a noun.
How many definitions does cinquefoil have?
Cinquefoil has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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