love knot

noun

1. a knot of ribbon as a token of love.

love knot

noun

1. a stylized bow, usually of ribbon, symbolizing the bond between two lovers Also calledlover's knot

Word History and Origins

Origin of love knot¹

1350–1400; Middle English love knotte

Example Sentences

A joining of opposites: Cupid uses a special love knot to bind the Roman god Mars to the goddess Venus in a painting by Paolo Veronese.

From National Geographic

Well, it is known the Queen does choose her brooches according to the theme of the day, such as the love knot brooch she wore to William and Kate’s wedding.

From The Guardian

It was a parlor from some other time, with faded love knots in the wallpaper.

From Literature

Speaking of misfortunes, the Enys-Mark-Keren love knot ends even more poorly than I thought possible.

From New York Times

Some folded the tiny squares into love knots, some into triangles, but most were wadding them, then pressing them flat on their yellow laps.

From Literature