cinquefoil
UK /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ US /ˈsɪŋkˌfɔɪl/
noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
A potentilla (flower).
Witches always anointed themselves with ointments before departing up the chimney to their Sabbaths. One such ointment was composed of Aconite, Belladonna, Water Parsley, Cinquefoil and Babies' Fat.
2
A stylized flower or leaf with five lobes.
3
A particular knot of five crossings.
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