n. [ F. sept seven (L. septem) + E. foil leaf: cf. L. septifolium. ] 1. (Bot.) A European herb, the tormentil. See Tormentil. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Arch.) An ornamental foliation having seven lobes. Cf. Cinquefoil, Quarterfoil, and Trefoil. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Eccl.Art.) 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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]