'Septfoil' definitions:

Definition of 'Septfoil'

From: GCIDE
  • Septfoil \Sept"foil\, n. [F. sept seven (L. septem) + E. foil leaf: cf. L. septifolium.]
  • 1. (Bot.) A European herb, the tormentil. See Tormentil. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Arch.) An ornamental foliation having seven lobes. Cf. Cinquefoil, Quarterfoil, and Trefoil. [1913 Webster]
  • 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.] [1913 Webster]