true lover's knot
A 'true lover's knot' symbolizes enduring love and connection, often featured in various decorative forms such as jewelry, textiles, and literature.
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Definition
B2Symbolism
(traditional, literary)A decorative design symbolizing enduring love and fidelity, often seen in jewelry, textiles, and literature.
Example
- The true lover's knot in the poem represents the unbreakable bond between the lovers.
- She wore a necklace featuring a true lover's knot to symbolize her eternal love.
B2Craft
(decorative)A knot used in crafts and textiles to represent love and affection, often intertwining two loops.
Example
- The bracelet was adorned with a true lover's knot, making it a perfect gift for Valentine's Day.
- In macramé, the true lover's knot is a popular design for creating intricate patterns.
B2Literature
(figurative)A motif used in literature to symbolize the unbreakable bond and commitment between two lovers.
Example
- The novel's protagonists exchanged true lover's knots as a symbol of their undying love.
- In folklore, the true lover's knot is often used to represent eternal connection.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "true lover's knot":
butterfly knottrue lovetie in knotstie the knotfisherman's knotslip knot