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Pronunciation : Sept"foil
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. sept seven (L. septem) + E. foil leaf: cf. L. septifolium.]
Definition : 1. (Bot.)

Defn: A European herb, the tormentil. See Tormentil.

2. (Arch.)

Defn: An ornamental foliation having seven lobes. Cf. Cinquefoil, Quarterfoil, and Trefoil.

3. (Eccl.Art.)

Defn: 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.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913