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quatrefoil
noun
qua·tre·foil
ˈka-tər-ˌfȯi(-ə)l 
ˈka-trə-
1
: a conventionalized representation of a flower with four petals or of a leaf with four leaflets
2
: a 4-lobed foliation in architecture
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The resulting pattern mimics the quatrefoil floral motif in Venetian architecture, particularly in the Doges Palace.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The 1970s fountain on the north plaza was replaced with a new one, also of quatrefoil design, and a fountain was added on the east plaza.
—Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
This one is made of sterling silver plated in 14k gold, and double sided with the quatrefoil design on one side and the LOVE inscription with the Jane Win logo on the other.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
Its features include soaring curved ceilings, arched moldings and distinctive quatrefoil tracery windows.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 June 2023
Made of durable vinyl, these 12x12-inch tiles come in a set of 10 and feature an elegant quatrefoil pattern.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2022
Just in case, Van Cleef & Arpels began using the Alhambra talisman in 1968—a four-leaf clover motif inspired by the Moorish quatrefoil—and every year the jewelry maison releases a special holiday pendant.
—Michael Solomon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
Inside, it is decorated with a medallion at the bottom and a quatrefoil motif surrounded by flowers.
—Dave Collins, courant.com, 17 Mar. 2021
In the center of the bowl, which measures six inches in diameter, is a formalized quatrefoil motif encircled by a wreath of flowers and leaves.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2021
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The 1970s fountain on the north plaza was replaced with a new one, also of quatrefoil design, and a fountain was added on the east plaza.
—Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
This one is made of sterling silver plated in 14k gold, and double sided with the quatrefoil design on one side and the LOVE inscription with the Jane Win logo on the other.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
Its features include soaring curved ceilings, arched moldings and distinctive quatrefoil tracery windows.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 June 2023
Made of durable vinyl, these 12x12-inch tiles come in a set of 10 and feature an elegant quatrefoil pattern.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2022
Just in case, Van Cleef & Arpels began using the Alhambra talisman in 1968—a four-leaf clover motif inspired by the Moorish quatrefoil—and every year the jewelry maison releases a special holiday pendant.
—Michael Solomon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
Inside, it is decorated with a medallion at the bottom and a quatrefoil motif surrounded by flowers.
—Dave Collins, courant.com, 17 Mar. 2021
In the center of the bowl, which measures six inches in diameter, is a formalized quatrefoil motif encircled by a wreath of flowers and leaves.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2021
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“Quatrefoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quatrefoil. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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