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It is found in art, architecture, heraldry and traditional Christian symbolism. [2] The word 'quatrefoil' means "four leaves", from the Latin quattuor , "four", plus folium , "leaf"; [ 3 ] the term refers specifically to a four-leafed clover , but applies in general to four-lobed shapes in various contexts.
What we do know is that the four-leaf clover has been a symbol of luck for centuries. Just to name a few examples, it's mentioned in a book from the 1600s, it was carried as soldier's good-luck ...
The four-leaf clover is a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover that has four leaflets instead of three. According to traditional sayings, such clovers bring good luck , [ 1 ] a belief that dates back to at least the 17th century.
Other English common names for this plant include Lucky Clover, Four-Leaf Sorrel, Four-Leaf Pink-Sorrel and others. [1] It is sometimes called "the iron cross plant" or "oxalis iron cross" because the leaves loosely resemble the iron cross symbol, though this name is not a classic folk term and has fallen out of favour due to the bad political ...
The Quadrifoglio (Italian for 'four-leaf clover'; pronounced [kwadriˈfɔʎʎo]) is the brand used by the Italian auto manufacturer Alfa Romeo to indicate a high performance model. The Quadrifoglio is usually placed on the side panels of the car, above or behind the front wheels—on the front wings in the case of modern vehicles.
A bake sale, also known as a cake sale or cake stall, is a fundraising activity where baked goods such as doughnuts, cupcakes and cookies, sometimes along with other foods, are sold. Bake sales are usually held by small, non-profit organizations , such as clubs , school groups and charitable organizations. [ 1 ]