sexfoil

[ seks-foil ]

noun

1. a round ornament consisting of six lobes divided by cusps.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexfoil¹

1680–90; sex- + -foil, as in trefoil

Example Sentences

A very good flagon, richly chased all over, sexfoil in section, and with a particularly good spout and handle.

From Project Gutenberg

The pulpit is sexfoil in plan; one side is open, and one has a large cross carved upon it.

From Project Gutenberg

The ends have a rough sexfoil rose, which is repeated on the back between modern scrolls imitating the old.

From Project Gutenberg