flory

[ flawr-ee, flohr-ee ]

/ ˈflɔr i, ˈfloʊr i /

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adjective Heraldry.

fleury.

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Other definitions for flory (2 of 2)

Flory

[ flawr-ee, flohr-ee ]

/ ˈflɔr i, ˈfloʊr i /

noun

Paul John, 1910–85, U.S. chemist: pioneer in research on polymers; Nobel Prize 1974.

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How to use flory in a sentence

The New York Observer claimed Clark-Flory was the chosen one (she vehemently denied it in an email to The Daily Beast).
My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star|Emily Shire|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I ask him a question about his rumored one-night stand with Salon reporter Tracy Clark-Flory.
My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star|Emily Shire|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless, Flory may have provoked the police in more ways than one.
Professor Pimp?|Jacob Bernstein|June 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Flory allegedly encouraged members to use codes like these to avoid attracting attention on Google and other search engines.
Professor Pimp?|Jacob Bernstein|June 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Hoffman says Flory purchased the site in 2009 for $500, and appears to have made little money off it since then.
Professor Pimp?|Jacob Bernstein|June 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The interview ended with repeated asseverations on Flory's part, that he knew nothing of the meadows.
The Landleaguers|Anthony Trollope
"Place your burden upon this table, Flory," said Norman of Torn.
The Outlaw of Torn|Edgar Rice Burroughs
They were brothers, named Flory, and one would not desert the other.
The Outlaw of Torn|Edgar Rice Burroughs
I have half a mind to sell it, and then send them the money, and tell them to put it by for my little Flory.
The Eustace Diamonds|Anthony Trollope
We take supper on the meeting grounds and then go to Brother John Flory's to stay all night.
Life and Labors of Elder John Kline, the Martyr Missionary|John Kline

British Dictionary definitions for flory

flory

fleury (ˈflʊərɪ, ˈflɜːrɪ)

/ (ˈflɔːrɪ) /

adjective

(usually postpositive) heraldry containing a fleur-de-lys

Word Origin for flory

C15: from Old French floré, from flor flower

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