fleuron

American  

[flur-on, floor-] / ˈflɜr ɒn, ˈflʊər- /

noun

1. a floral motif, as one used as a terminal point or in a decorative series on an object.

2. Printing. flower.

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fleuron British  

/ ˈflʊərɒn, ˈflɜː-, -rən /

noun

1. another name for flower

2. cookery a decorative piece of pastry

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Etymology

Origin of fleuron

1350–1400; < French; Old French floron, equivalent to flor flower + -on noun suffix; replacing Middle English flouroun < Old French

Example Sentences

Down came the proud ensign, the sails were lowered, and the gallant Walker entered a boat, in order that he might be put aboard the Fleuron and give up his sword.

From Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure by Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd

Some loose powder had set fire to her magazine, and thus she had suffered the same fate as the Fleuron, which, as you remember, had blown up, when at anchor in the harbor of Brest.

From Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure by Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd

The squadron consisted of the Teméraire, 60, Toulouse, 60, Stendard, 50, Fleuron, 50, Hirondelle, 36, and Vestale, 36, under the command of M. de Feuquières.

From Privateers and Privateering by Statham, E. P.

Captain Walker did not long grieve over the loss of his letter-of-credit, left on board the ill-starred Fleuron, for he was exchanged, after a few weeks, and was sent back to England with his crew.

From Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure by Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd

And so he went on board the Fleuron to surrender his sword and his privateer commission.

From Privateers and Privateering by Statham, E. P.