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1. (n.) cinquefoil
any of several plants belonging to the genus Potentilla, of the rose family, having yellow, red, or white five-petaled flowers.
2. cinquefoil
an architectural ornament consisting of five lobes, separated by cusps, radiating from a common center.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME sink foil < MF cincfoille < L quīnque folia five leaves)
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1. (noun) cinquefoil, five-finger
any of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties
2. (noun) cinquefoil
an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle
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1. (noun) cinquefoil
the name of several different species of the genus Potentilla; -- also called five-finger, because of the resemblance of its leaves to the fingers of the hand
2. (noun) cinquefoil
an ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc
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