Trifoliate

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: trÄ«fōʹlÄ­É™t, IPA: /tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/,

Origin

tri- ("three") + Latin foliātus ("leaved")

“trifoliate, a.” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary 2

nd

1989

Full definition of trifoliate

Adjective

1. (chiefly botany) Having or comprising three leaves, leaflets, or (loosely) such similar structures, as the clover plant.
2. Comprising, abounding with, or featuring trefoils.

Derived terms

• trifoliated

Related terms

• trefoil
• trifoliolate diminutive, botany
• Trifolium botany