n. (also fleur-de-lys) (pl. fleurs- pronunc. same) 1 the iris flower. 2 Heraldry a a lily composed of three petals bound together near their bases. b the former royal arms of France.
[ ME f. OF flour de lys flower of lily ]
n. (also fleur-de-lys) (pl. fleurs- pronunc. same) 1 the iris flower. 2 Heraldry a a lily composed of three petals bound together near their bases. b the former royal arms of France.
[ ME f. OF flour de lys flower of lily ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012