What's the difference between cinquefoil and multifoil?

Cinquefoil


Definition:

  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc.

Example Sentences:

Multifoil


Definition:

  • (n.) An ornamental foliation consisting of more than five divisions or foils.
  • (a.) Having more than five divisions or foils.

Example Sentences:

Words possibly related to "multifoil"