Floréal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Floréal
1795–1805; < French < Latin flōre ( us ) of flowers ( flōr-, stem of flōs flower + -eus adj. suffix) + French -al -al 1
Example Sentences
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The elections of Floréal in the year VI.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
In the midst of these military disasters and the discontent of parties, the elections of Floréal in the year VII.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
The constitution of the year III. has ceased to exist; you violated it on the 18th Fructidor; you violated it on the 22nd Floréal; you violated it on the 30th Prairial.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
Floréal is the name adopted by the National Convention for the eighth month of the year.
From Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring)
Citizens," he said, "the 26th of Floréal will be memorable in our history.
From The Insurrection in Paris by Davy (An Englishman)
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