ˈflər.ē, ˈflu̇rē adjective
Etymology: alteration (influenced by French fleur flower) of Middle English floury, flory, from Old French floré, from flor, flour, flur flower — more at flower
1. : semé with fleurs-de-lis — used of a heraldic field
2. of a cross : having the ends of the arms broadening out into the heads of fleurs-de-lis — compare fleuretté e 1, patonce , paty ; see cross illustration
3. of a heraldic ordinary : having the heads of fleurs-de-lis projecting out from the edge