millefleurs

/ (ˈmiːlˌflɜː) /

noun

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

Origin of millefleurs

French: thousand flowers

Words Nearby millefleurs

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How to use millefleurs in a sentence

There was another yell from the wall, followed by a profound hush as the noose was tightened round Marshal millefleurs' neck.
The Exploits Of Brigadier Gerard | Arthur Conan Doyle
Madame de millefleurs' horses must by this time be half-frozen, and her coachman be out of all patience, and I must be going.
A Girl of the Commune | George Alfred Henty
Female Exquisite: "Quite a nice ball at Mrs. millefleurs', wasn't it?"
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. II (of IV),--1857-1874 | Charles L. Graves
And it was quite certain that nobody would ever be unhappy with millefleurs.
The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2(of 3) | Margaret Oliphant
It was a new sphere for the mental vivacity and curiosity of millefleurs.
The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2(of 3) | Margaret Oliphant

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