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单词 quadrifoil
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Definition of quadrifoil in English:

quadrifoil

adjective ˈkwɒdrɪfɔɪl
  • Having four lobes, or a four-lobed pattern.

noun ˈkwɒdrɪfɔɪl
  • Originally: a plant having four leaves arising from a single point. Later: a figure, often used decoratively, representing or resembling this shape; a structure having four lobes.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Berkenhout (?1730–1791), physician and writer. From quadri- + foil.

Definition of quadrifoil in US English:

quadrifoil

adjectiveˈkwɒdrɪfɔɪl
  • Having four lobes, or a four-lobed pattern.

nounˈkwɒdrɪfɔɪl
  • Originally: a plant having four leaves arising from a single point. Later: a figure, often used decoratively, representing or resembling this shape; a structure having four lobes.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Berkenhout (?1730–1791), physician and writer. From quadri- + foil.

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