Trifoliata refers to something with three leaves. When referring to plants, it specifically means a plant with leaves divided into three leaflets. Synonyms for trifoliata, then, would include terms such as tripartite, trine, and tripedal. Variations on these could include triparted, tripartite leaves. Clovers are an excellent example of trifoliata plants and are often used as a common illustration of the term. In addition to referring to the physical characteristics of plants, trifoliata can also refer to architectural or decorative patterns that feature three-leaved designs. In these cases, synonyms for the term would include triquetrous, triquetral, or tripinnate.