Meaning
four-leaf clover
- a rare clover leaf with four leaflets, traditionally regarded as a symbol of good luck
In a sentence
Da bambina passavo ore sul prato cercando un quadrifoglio portafortuna.
As a girl, I spent hours on the lawn looking for a lucky four-leaf clover.
Secondo la credenza popolare, trovare un quadrifoglio porta molta fortuna.
According to folk belief, finding a four-leaf clover brings great luck.
Hai mai trovato un vero quadrifoglio in mezzo all'erba?
Have you ever found a real four-leaf clover in the grass?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| quadrifoglio | masculine · singular |
| quadrifogli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural form is 'quadrifogli' with a single -i.