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cinquefoilOne entry found. Main Entry: cinque·foil Pronunciation: \ˈsiŋk-ˌfȯi(-ə)l, ˈsaŋk-\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English sink foil, from Anglo-French cincfoille, from Latin quinquefolium, from quinque five + folium leaf — more at blade Date: 14th century 1 : any of a genus (Potentilla) of herbs and shrubs of the rose family usually having 5-lobed leaves and 5-petaled flowers —called also potentilla
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