millefleurs

/ ˈmiːlˌflɜː /

noun

1. a design of stylized floral patterns, used in textiles, tapestries, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of millefleurs¹

French: thousand flowers

Example Sentences

There was another yell from the wall, followed by a profound hush as the noose was tightened round Marshal Millefleurs' neck.

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Madame de Millefleurs' horses must by this time be half-frozen, and her coachman be out of all patience, and I must be going.

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Female Exquisite: "Quite a nice ball at Mrs. Millefleurs', wasn't it?"

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And it was quite certain that nobody would ever be unhappy with Millefleurs.

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It was a new sphere for the mental vivacity and curiosity of Millefleurs.

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