love-knot
Definition
Noun: A love-knot is a decorative knot, often in the shape of a figure eight or a bow, symbolizing the bond of love or affection between two people, typically used as a token or emblem in romantic contexts.
Usage Examples
- (A figure-eight-shaped knot symbolizing their romantic commitment.)
- (A token representing their eternal bond.)
Advanced Usage
"to tie a love-knot": to form or create this symbolic knot, often as a gesture of love.
- He tied a love-knot in the ribbon around the bouquet. (He made a figure-eight knot to represent his affection.)
"a love-knot ring": a ring featuring a design that resembles a love-knot, used as a piece of jewelry.
- She admired the love-knot ring in the antique shop. (A ring with a decorative knot motif.)
Variants and Related Words
- Love-knot (also spelled love knot): the same term, sometimes written as two words.
- The love knot on the invitation card was intricately woven. (The decorative knot design.)
Synonyms
True-lover's knot: a specific type of love-knot, often used in poetry and folklore to symbolize faithfulness.
- He gave her a true-lover's knot carved from wood. (A traditional symbol of enduring love.)
Bow: a simple decorative knot, though less specific in meaning.
- She tied a bow on the present. (A general decorative knot, not exclusively romantic.)
Related Idioms
"knot of love": a poetic phrase meaning a love-knot or a strong emotional connection.
- Their hearts were tied in a knot of love. (Their love was inseparable.)
"tying the knot": an idiom meaning to get married, derived from the symbolism of a love-knot.
- They are tying the knot next summer. (They are getting married.)