transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsiŋk-ˌfȯi(-ə)l, ˈsaŋk- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English sink foil, from Anglo-French cincfoille, from Latin quinquefolium, from quinque five + folium leaf — more at blade
Date: 14th century
1. : any of a genus ( Potentilla ) of herbs and shrubs of the rose family usually having 5-lobed leaves and 5-petaled flowers — called also potentilla
2. : a design enclosed by five joined foils
[
cinquefoil 2
]