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Fleur-de-lis

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Fleurˊ-de-lisˊ

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Fleurs-de-lis
(#)
.
[F., flower of the lily. Cf.
Flower-de-luce
,
Lily
.]
1.
(Bot.)
The iris. See
Flower-de-luce
.
2.
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.

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