lover's knot

American  

noun

1. love knot.

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Etymology

Origin of lover's knot

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

But at Hampton Court, in London, visitors can still see empty spots where they were chiseled away, along with a few examples that were overlooked, still connected with a lover’s knot.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2022

After assorted hilarity, the straggling plot lines are swiftly tied into a lover's knot in time for the conclusion.

From Time Magazine Archive

Caliente's heavy anchor chain got itself tied into a perfect lover's knot, had to be "untied" with acetylene torches.

From Time Magazine Archive

The next day I bought this little ring in your name, and this is the little bangle with the true lover’s knot I promised you always to wear.

From The Importance of Being Earnest by Wilde, Oscar

Cupid, Venus; myrtle; true lover's knot; love token, love suit, love affair, love tale, love story; the, old story, plighted love; courtship &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark