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.
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 literally means "flower of the lily".
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.
People pronounce it many different ways. A few examples are floor day lee, floor duh lee, and floor day leece.
"The flower".
Lily blossom.
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.
Fleur de Lis Handicap was created in 1975.
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 literally means "flower of the lily".
The Fascination of the Fleur de Lis was created on 1915-09-26.
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.
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.
it is a lily and a symbol on the provincial flag of Quebec Canada
The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of King Louis XVI the namesake of Louisville.