lover's knot
Definition
Noun: 1. A stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love: A lover's knot is a specific, often intricate, design of intertwined loops or cords. Its primary symbolic meaning is love, fidelity, and the unbreakable bond between two people. It is a traditional motif in jewelry, heraldry, and decorative arts.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The sailor carved a delicate lover's knot into the wooden box for his sweetheart.
- The brooch featured an elegant lover's knot made of intertwined silver strands.
- In many cultures, exchanging a token with a lover's knot symbolizes a promise of commitment.
Advanced Usage
- "True lover's knot": This is a common variant name emphasizing the knot's symbolism of genuine and enduring love. It often refers to a specific, more complex knotting pattern.
- The poem described their bond as a "true lover's knot," impossible to untie.
Variants and Related Words
- Love knot (n): A direct synonym for "lover's knot," often used interchangeably.
- True lover's knot (n): A specific traditional form of the knot.
Synonyms
- Emblem of love: A symbol representing love.
- Token of affection: A physical object expressing fondness or love.
Related Idioms
- To tie the knot: This common idiom for getting married is conceptually related to the "lover's knot," as both involve the symbolism of an unbreakable bond.
- They finally decided to tie the knot after ten years together.
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a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love
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