FLEURY


Meaning of FLEURY in English

Pronunciation: ' flu ̇ r- ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: alteration of Middle English flory, from Anglo-French floré, flowered from flur, flor flower ― more at FLOWER

Date: 15th century

of a heraldic cross : having the ends of the arms broadening out into the heads of fleurs-de-lis ― see CROSS illustration

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