cinquefoil | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) any of a numerous plants grown for their 5-petal flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties | |
Synonyms: | five-finger | |
Related terms: | shrub silverweed Potentilla | |
2. | [ noun ] (fine art) an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle | |
Related terms: | carving | |