noun
Meaning 1
A knot or bow, as of ribbon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
love knot
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noun
Meaning 2
a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lovers' knot, lover's knot, true lovers' knot, true lover's knot
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: knot
History
Etymology
So called from being used as a token of love, or as a pledge of mutual affection.