| n. | 1. | (Bot.) The name of several different species of the genus Potentilla; - also called | |||
| 2. | (Arch.) An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc.
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| Noun | 1. | cinquefoil - any of a numerous plants grown for their 5-petal flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties Synonyms: five-finger |
| 2. | cinquefoil - an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle |