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Definition: Septfoil
Septfoil
\Sept"foil\, n. [F. sept seven (L. septem) + E. foil
leaf: cf. L. septifolium.]
1. (Bot.) A European herb, the tormentil. See
Tormentil.
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2. (Arch.) An ornamental foliation having seven lobes. Cf.
Cinquefoil,
Quarterfoil, and
Trefoil.
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3. (Eccl.Art.) 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.]
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