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"Fleur de lys" meaning "lily flower" in English, is a custom styled design of a lily that is used as a decoration and/or symbol; in the past it was especially used in heraldry. It was originally associated with the French monarchy but now it is associated with the Spanish monarchy and Luxembourg, as they relate to the House of Bourbon.

For a period of time when English monarchs laid claim to France, it was used on their coat of arms as well.

'Lys' can also be spelled 'lis'. Both are pronounced 'lee-ss'

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