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fleur-de-lis

fleur-de-lis

9.9
A simple lily shape used as a decoration on flags and shields
  • noun
  • /ˌflɜr də ˈli/
translation icon : lirio
  • The fleur-de-lis is their crest.

Examples

  • The shades feature a stamped fleur-de-lis design.

  • For the Saints' proposed helmet logo, I'd have to say the fleur-de-lis looks a lot better than that proposal.

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  • So I've got these Fleur de lis, which are almost exactly the right size of the Fleur de lis on the crown itself.

  • I've got some, you know, fine finishing work to do on this, but I couldn't be more pleased with my Fleur de Li after a little primer, add some clear coat.

  • The fleur-de-lis is their crest.

  • Many people think the fleur-de-lis is based on a lily ("lis" means "lily").

Synonyms

fleur-de-lys
vsfleur-de-lis
  • UK
9.9

A simple flower-shaped design like an iris used as a decoration on shields or flags

is the same symbol but spelled with an i instead of a y

Surface Forms

fleur-de-lis singular
fleur-de-lis plural

Etymology

Fleur-de-lis comes from the French words fleur 'flower' and lis 'lily', so it literally means 'flower of the lily'. It became a special sign for French kings and later appeared on shields and banners, so the name now means the stylized lily symbol used in decoration.