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lovers' knot

lovers' knot

7.3
A decorative knot used on jewelry to show love between two people
  • noun
  • /ˈlʌvərz nɑt/
translation icon : nudo de amantes
  • Many couples exchange jewelry featuring a lovers' knot to symbolize their eternal bond.

Examples

  • The antique brooch was shaped like a lovers' knot encrusted with small pearls.

  • She admired the delicate lovers' knot pattern embroidered on the wedding handkerchief.

  • The lovers' knot is a popular symbol in wedding decorations.

  • She wore a necklace featuring a lovers' knot pendant.

  • Many couples choose to incorporate a lovers' knot design in their wedding rings to represent their enduring love.

  • The artist created a beautiful painting of a lovers' knot intertwined with flowers, symbolizing romance.

  • During the ceremony, the officiant explained the significance of the lovers' knot as a timeless emblem of love.

Synonyms

lover's knot
vslovers' knot
1 6.4

A knot used to show love and a close connection

is a general emblem of romantic bond used as a common motif
true lovers' knot
vslovers' knot
7.5

A decorative knot used as a sign of love, often seen in jewelry

is the general motif for a romantic bond without extra emphasis on fidelity
true lover's knot
vslovers' knot
7.6

A decorative knot design that shows love and loyalty in jewelry

is the decorative emblem for romantic bond without extra practical function
love knot
vslovers' knot
5.4

A decorative loop of rope or ribbon used as a sign of love

is the stylized symbol of romantic bond used widely as a motif
truelove knot
vslovers' knot
8.8

A way of joining two ropes used as a symbol of love

is mainly a decorative motif rather than a practical tying method

Surface Forms

lovers' knot singular
lovers' knots plural

Morphology

lovers' + knot

The phrase combines the possessive 'lovers'' (from 'lover') with 'knot', so its meaning—a knot associated with lovers or symbolizing love—is directly derivable from the parts. This possessive noun + noun composition is a common, cross‑linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows 'lover' and 'knot' would likely infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Lovers' knot comes from a simple image: people tied a knot in a ribbon or cord to show a 'promise' of love, with the two loops held together like two people. That's why a lovers' knot design in jewelry or embroidery stands for a 'bond' between lovers.