Bifoil

/ˈbaɪfoɪl/ noun

An architectural ornament consisting of two pointed lobes or leaf-like shapes, commonly seen in medieval Gothic and Islamic architecture.

From Latin 'bi-' (two) and 'foil,' from Old French 'foille' (leaf). Used in architectural terminology since the medieval period to describe decorative elements.

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