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fleurs-de-lis

/ˌflɜːrdəˈliː/ /ˌflʊərdəˈliː/

Meanings
noun
A design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom, often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.

Examples :

"The historical French flag was covered in gold fleurs-de-lis on a blue background. "
heraldry art culture royal history nation sign tradition

Related Words

Illustration monarchy

monarchy noun

/ˈmɒnəki/ /ˈmɑnɚki/

A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

"The monarchy in the small country held elections for the first time in centuries. "

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration background

background noun

/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration petals

petals noun

/ˈpɛtəlz/ /ˈpɛdl̩z/

One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.

"The wind scattered the rose's pink petals across the garden path. "

Illustration design

design noun

/dɪˈzaɪn/

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The design for the new school library specifies the exact size of the reading room and the number of computers needed. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration associated

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

Illustration flower

flower noun

/ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ /ˈfloʊɚ/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The bright red flower in the garden attracted many butterflies. "

Illustration covered

covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

Illustration heraldry

heraldry noun

/ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/

The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

"Rouge Dragon Pursuivant is a specialist in heraldry at the College of Arms."