What's the difference between cinquefoil and quatrefoil?

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.

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Quatrefoil


Definition:

  • (n.) Same as Quarterfoil.

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