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