Huitfoil

Full definition of huitfoil

Noun

1. (architecture) a symmetrical shape which forms the overall outline of eight partially-overlapping circles of the same diameter.
2. (heraldiccharge) A stylized flower or leaf with eight lobes.

Coordinate terms

• trefoil
• quatrefoil
• cinquefoil
• sexfoil

Related terms

• multifoil
• polyfoil