Definition:
A quatrefoil window is a round window that is composed of four equal lobes, like a four-petaled flower.
The quatrefoil pattern is common in Moorish and Gothic architecture. Also, many Mission style homes have quatrefoil windows.
What Is a "Quatrefoil Window"?
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
Illustration of a quatrefoil window.
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