fleury

¹

[flur-ee, floor-ee]

adjective

Heraldry.

1. terminating in fleurs-de-lis.

   a cross fleury.

2. ornamented with fleurs-de-lis.

Fleury

²

[flœ-ree]

noun

1. André Hercule de 1653–1743, French cardinal and statesman.

2. Claude 1640–1723, French ecclesiastical historian.

Fleury

/ flœri /

noun

1. André Hercule de (ɑ̃dre ɛrkyl də). 1653–1743, French cardinal and statesman: Louis XV's chief adviser and virtual ruler of France (1726–43)

Word History and Origins

Origin of fleury¹

1375–1425; late Middle English flourre < Middle French fleure, derivative of fleur flower; -ee

Example Sentences

But in all the times Chris visits this wonderful new world, we never meet Adebayo’s counterpart, or the carbon copies of Earth Prime’s multicultural A.R.G.U.S. hit team hunting Peacemaker, led by Tim Meadows’ Agent Fleury.

From Salon

It’s no coincidence iconoclastic artists like Precious Okoyomon and Sylvie Fleury have been known to wear Loewe.

From Los Angeles Times

Nicola Fleury, owner of Kidzrus, which has five settings in Salford, says that since the childcare changes began they have seen a "huge increase in demand" for places.

From BBC

Mrs Fleury says her staffing costs will increase by between £8,000 and £10,000 per month from April.

From BBC

"Foundation years are the most important years of a child's life," Mrs Fleury says.

From BBC