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Trefoil

Composed of three foils or leaves, a trefoil can be a pattern over a window or an arch design. A trefoil pattern is most frequently found in Gothic designs.

   
 
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Saint Hubert Chapel - Amboise - France (1500)
 
Chiswick - England
 
Anger - France (15th c.)
 
       
 
Megeve - France
 
Milan Cathedral - Italy
 
San Gimingano - Italy