Fleur-de-lis is translated from French as "lily flower". Fleur-de-lis have appeared in artwork from the earliest civilizations. It is found on potteries, textiles, coins, clothes, emblems, and totems from around the world. Experts who have discussed the topic agree that it has little to do graphically with the lily, but disagree on whether it an arrowhead, a double axe, or even a dove, or a pigeon. It has often been used as a royal symbol, although different cultures have interpreted its meaning in various ways.
Fleur de lis stands for "flower of the lily" in French. It is widely thought to be a stylized version of the Iris flower. Images of the fleur de lis can be found on many pieces of artwork.
This is likely the French term for the lily (symbol) or "fleur de lis" (fleur-de-lis).(Less likely, the adverb floridly, meaning in a prosaic manner.)
It means lily.
It literally means "flower of the lily".
There are two English meanings of the word fleur. The first is a female given name. The other meaning is a flower. This is often accompanied by the word de lis.
People pronounce it many different ways. A few examples are floor day lee, floor duh lee, and floor day leece.
Fleur de Lis Handicap was created in 1975.
The Fascination of the Fleur de Lis was created on 1915-09-26.
The Fleur-de-lis is featured on the British Coat of Arms because the British had an Alliance with the French during their history.
The fleur de lis is a symbol of Old France and denotes New Orleans' French roots.
The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of King Louis XVI the namesake of Louisville.
"The flower".
There are many meanings for a fleur-de-lis tattoo. They are a symbol for royalty and chivalry. A fleur-de-lis is also a symbol for Christianity, faith and wisdom.
Fleur De Lis is not the second flag of Canada.Fleur De Lis is the flag of Quebec.
Lily blossom.
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Sometimes it represents the Holy Trinity, or Mother Mary, or the Arch. Michael. The context is important. Wikipedia has a short entry on the Fleur-de-lis. For further info, research the French Lilly.