trefoil knot

English

A trefoil knot.

Etymology

From trefoil +‎ knot, from being a knot theory knot, where its simplest symmetrical configuration appears like a trefoil.

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  A trefoil knot lacking three-fold symmetry
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  The trefoil knot with each lobe highlighted
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  Trefoil knot

Noun

trefoil knot (plural trefoil knots)

1. (topology) A knot formed by joining the two loose ends of a overhand knot to form a knotted loop; the simplest non-trivial knot.

See also

• triquetra