fleur

fleur · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The French word for "flower," used in English primarily in the phrase "fleur-de-lis" (also "fleur-de-lys"), a stylized lily used as a decorative design or symbol.

  2. 2.

    A given name of French origin meaning "flower."

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fleur-de-lis — a stylized lily design, emblem of France
  • •
    fleur de sel — high-quality sea salt (literally "flower of salt")

Related words

See also: flower, lily

Etymology

Borrowed directly from French fleur ("flower"), from Latin florem, accusative of flos ("flower").