flory

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English[edit]

A cross flory.

A tressure which is both flory and counterflory.

Alternative forms[edit]

fleury

Etymology[edit]

From French fleuri (“covered with flowers”), past participle of fleurir. See flourish for more.

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈflɒɹi/, /ˈflɔːɹi/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈflɔɹi/, /ˈflɑɹi/

Adjective[edit]

flory (not comparable)

(heraldry, of a bordure, etc) Decorated with fleurs-de-lis projecting from it.
(heraldry, of a cross) Having the ends of the arms turn into fleurs-de-lis, rather than having fleurs-de-lis attached to the ends as in a cross floretty.

Derived terms[edit]

cross flory

Related terms[edit]

References[edit]

Official British Monarchy website

Middle English[edit]

Adjective[edit]

flory

Alternative form of floury

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