Definitions for fleur-de-lis
ˌflɜr dlˈi, -dlˈis, ˌflʊər-; -dlˈizfleur-de-lis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. iris, flag, fleur-de-lis, sword lilynoun

   plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

2. fleur-de-lis, fleur-de-lysnoun

   (heraldry) charge consisting of a conventionalized representation of an iris

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. fleur-de-lisnoun

   A design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom, often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.

2. Etymology: French fleur de lys, "lily flower"

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fleur-de-lis

   The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural fleurs-de-lis or fleurs-de-lys), is a lily (in French, fleur and lis mean 'flower' and 'lily' respectively) that is used as a decorative design or symbol. The fleur-de-lis has been used in the heraldry of numerous European nations, but is particularly associated with France, notably during its monarchical period. The fleur-de-lis became "at one and the same time, religious, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic," especially in French heraldry. The fleur-de-lis has been used by French royalty and throughout history to represent saints of France. In particular, the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph are often depicted with a lily. The fleur-de-lis is represented in Unicode at U+269C ⚜ in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.

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1. fleur-de-lis

   The fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily (in French, fleur means "flower," and lis means "lily") that is used as a decorative design or motif. Many of the Catholic saints of France, particularly St. Joseph, are depicted with a lily. Hence, it is often associated with French royalty and is a symbol of purity, light, and is often used to represent the Holy Trinity. It is commonly seen in heraldry, in coats of arms, and on flags.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Fleur-de-lisnoun

   the iris. See Flower-de-luce

2. Fleur-de-lisnoun

   a conventional flower suggested by the iris, and having a form which fits it for the terminal decoration of a scepter, the ornaments of a crown, etc. It is also a heraldic bearing, and is identified with the royal arms and adornments of France

3. Etymology: [F., flower of the lily. Cf. Flower-de-luce, Lily.]

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1. Fleur-de-lis

   The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, religious, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in French heraldry. It is represented in Unicode at U+269C in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Fleur-de-lis

   a badge of ultimately three golden fleurs-de-lis on a blue field, borne from the days of Clovis on their arms by the kings of France.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fleur-de-lis

   (Fr.). This celebrated emblem is derived from the white lily of the garden, or from the flag or iris. The Franks of old had a custom at the proclamation of their king, to elevate him upon a shield or target, and place in his hand a reed or flag in blossom, instead of a sceptre; and from that time the kings of the first and second race in France are represented with sceptres in their hands like the flag with its flowers, these flowers subsequently becoming the armorial bearings of France. In later times their arms were azure, three fleur-de-lis or. Many English and Scotch families bear the fleur-de-lis in some portion of their arms, and generally with some reference to France.

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1. fleur-de-lis

   The fleur-de-lis symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the fleur-de-lis symbol and its characteristic.

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Anagrams for fleur-de-lis »

1. fullerides

How to pronounce fleur-de-lis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fleur-de-lis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fleur-de-lis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fleur-de-lis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleur-de-lis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=fleur-de-lis
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Fleur-de-lis
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html