Wiktionary
alt. 1 Any of various knots (for string or the like) having some symmetry. 2 A particular species of moth, (taxlink Lycophotia porphyrea species noshow=1). 3 (context mathematics English) A particular knot of eight crossings. 4 A small plant in the family ''(taxlink Melanthiaceae family noshow=1)'', (taxlink Paris quadrifolia species noshow=1). n. 1 Any of various knots (for string or the like) having some symmetry. 2 A particular species of moth, (taxlink Lycophotia porphyrea species noshow=1). 3 (context mathematics English) A particular knot of eight crossings. 4 A small plant in the family ''(taxlink Melanthiaceae family noshow=1)'', (taxlink Paris quadrifolia species noshow=1).
WordNet
n. a knot for tying the ends of two lines together [syn: fisherman's knot, truelove knot]
Wikipedia
The term true lover's knot, also called true love knot is used for many distinct knots. The association of knots with the symbolism of love, friendship and affection dates back to antiquity. Because of this, no single knot can be determined to be the true "true love knot".
The true lover's knot (Lycophotia porphyrea) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the west Palearctic in a wide band through North, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia (up to the Ural mountains). In the South it is spread through northern Spain and Northern Portugal, Northern Italy, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Northern Greece . In Europe it is found wherever its food plants grow. It is traditionally thought of as a species of heathland and moorland but it can often be found in places where heather and its relatives are in garden cultivation.In the mountains it is found up to an altitude of over 2000 metres a.s.l.
This is a small but attractive species, with a wingspan of 26–34 mm (individuals hatched in higher altitudes tend to be smaller than those from the lowlands). The forewings are brown, often tinged with purple and marked with a complex pattern of white markings which are supposed to recall a true lover's knot. The hindwings are grey or buff. It flies from the latter half of June to the beginning of August and is attracted to light and the flowers of its food plants.
Usage examples of "true lover's knot".
In a little time, however, the champion was fairly in with her, and had tied at all points the true lover's knot.
The next day I bought this little ring in your name, and this is the little bangle with the true lover's knot I promised you always to wear.