true lover's knot
true lover's knot · true lover's knots
Any of various knots having some symmetryAny of various knots (for string or the like) having some symmetry.
Meaning
5 sensesAny of various knots (for string or the like) having some symmetry.
Lines interwoven with many involutions, fancifully held as an emblem of interwoven affection.
A particular species of moth (Lycophotia porphyrea).
A particular knot of eight crossings.
A small plant in the family Melanthiaceae (Paris quadrifolia).
More definitions
- a knot for tying the ends of two lines together
- a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love
Forms
plural: true lover's knotsSynonyms
7 synonymsParis quadrifolia:herb paris
Close in meaning
- a knot for tying the ends of two lines together:fisherman's knottruelove knot
- a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love:love knotlovers' knotlover's knottrue lovers' knot
See also
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