fleury

adjective

fleu·ry ˈflu̇r-ē

of a heraldic cross

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

Etymology

alteration of Middle English flory, from Anglo-French floré, flowered from flur, flor flower — more at flower

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of fleury was in the 15th century

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Style

“Fleury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleury. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Fleury 1 of 2

Fleu·ry ˌflər-ˈē

André-Hercule de 1653–1743 French cardinal and statesman

Fleury

2 of 2

Claude 1640–1723 French ecclesiastical historian

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