trifoliate /tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Having or comprising three leaves, or (loosely) trifoliolate (with three leaflets) or having leaves with three parts, as the clover plant. •Comprising, abounding with, or featuring trefoils. noun1 •A trifoliate plant formstrifoliates