Quatrefoil

/kwˈætɹɪfˌɔ‌ɪl/

/kwˈætɹɪfˌɔɪl/

Quatrefoil

a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover

Examples

1. Eight years later, in 1896, his son, Georges created a LV pattern canvas with quatrefoils and flowers.

2. The claymore is easily recognizable by its quatrefoil, crossguard, and angled arms.

3. Up until now, Venetian-Gothic architecture was all about pointed arches, those little quatrefoil guys, and the brave inclusion of one accent color in addition to white (in this case, pink).