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botonée

American  
[bot-n-ay, bot-n-ay] / ˈbɒt nˌeɪ, ˌbɒt nˈeɪ /
Also botonnée,

adjective

Heraldry.
  1. (of a cross) having arms terminating in the form of a trefoil.

    cross botonée.


Etymology

Origin of botonée

1565–75; < Middle French: covered with buds, equivalent to boton bud, button + -ée; see -ee


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