multifoil

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noun

mul·​ti·​foil
ˈməltə̇+ˌ-
: a foil of more than five divisions
used especially of a window foil

multifoil

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adjective

"
: composed of or ornamented with many foils : scalloped
a coin having a multifoil border
specifically : having an intrados composed of more than five foils
a multifoil arch

Word History

Etymology

Noun

multi- + foil

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“Multifoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifoil. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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