Oriflamme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oriflamme is a noun meaning (figuratively) Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
Meaning
(figuratively) Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
More Meanings
- (literary) Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.
- (historical) The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war in the Middle Ages.
Example Sentences
And be your oriflamme to-day the helmet of Navarre.
On the other side Mailey's yellow beard flamed like an oriflamme.
Lucette trotted into the room with a child's pink, stiff-bagged butterfly-net in her little fist, like an oriflamme.
Please remember that the vocabulary of our readers isn’t very extensive, so don’t go using words like ‘oriflamme’ or ‘inelectable’.
Word Forms
- oriflammes
- oriflamb
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gonfalon, guidon, flag, fannel, tabard, viure.
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