fleur-de-lis
noun
a heraldic device somewhat resembling three petals or floral segments of an iris tied by an encircling band.
fleurs-de-lis
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pluralof fleur-de-lis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Solid gold, with its crosses-pattée and four fleurs-de-lis, this crown is also specifically seen as a symbol of the monarchy in the United Kingdom, incorporated into various insignia and emblems.
From Salon ● May 5, 2023
The St Edward's Crown, made up of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines, follows its original medieval forebear in having four crosses-pattée and four fleurs-de-lis.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2022
Aziz saw crosses, and fleurs-de-lis, as well as the inverted Zoroastrian triangles indicating good thoughts, good words, good deeds.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2020
One can easily imagine exiting the snug garret, its annex fronted by fleurs-de-lis done in stained glass, and, far below, stepping into a bistro on Rue d’Argout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2019
Rounding another bend, the driveway reached a tall, wrought-iron fence topped with fleurs-de-lis.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
