Category:Septfoil

Sept"foil, n. Etym: [f. sept seven (l. septem) + e. foil leaf: cf. L. Septifolium.]

1. (bot.)

Defn: a european herb, the tormentil. See tormentil.

2. (arch.)

Defn: an ornamental foliation having seven lobes. Cf. Cinquefoil, Quarterfoil, and trefoil.

3. (eccl.Art.)

Defn: a typical figure, consisting of seven equal segments of a Circle, used to denote the gifts of the holy chost, the seven Sacraments as recognized by the roman catholic church, etc. [r.]