Fleur-de-lis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fleur-de-lis is a noun meaning (scouting) The main element in the logo of most Scouting organizations, representing a major theme in Scouting: the outdoors and wilderness.
Meaning
(scouting) The main element in the logo of most Scouting organizations, representing a major theme in Scouting: the outdoors and wilderness.
More Meanings
- (heraldry) 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.
Example Sentences
And waſh the Sanguin’d Fleur-de-Liſſes white.
“We was not ridin’ with a shipment of fleur-de-lisses,” Phineas countered.
One room has a pink marble bathroom with a gold fleur de lys pattern around the tub.
Adorned all with gemmes of endlesse price, […] And all embost with Lyons and with Flour-delice.
Synonyms for fleur-de-lis
Depending on context, synonyms include flag, fleur-de-lys, iris.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flag, iris, lily, flower-de-lis, flower-de-luce, fleur-de-luce.
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