fleur-de-lis

• Stilisiertes Blumen- oder Lilienmotiv, das in der Heraldik und Kunst als dekoratives Symbol oder Wappenfigur dient; auch eine solche Figur selbst.

A noun referring to a stylized representation of an iris flower, commonly used in heraldry as a decorative emblem or charge.

1. Iris flowerB2formal

   A type of plant with sword-shaped leaves and tall stalks that bear bright-colored flowers, typically consisting of three upright petals and three drooping sepals.

   Iris

   • The garden was full of purple fleur-de-lis in the spring.
   • She painted a beautiful fleur-de-lis on the canvas.
   • The fleur-de-lis is often associated with the French monarchy.

   Synonymeflagiris

2. Heraldic symbolC1formalart

   A stylized representation of an iris flower used as a heraldic charge, often associated with French royalty and nobility.

   Heraldisches Symbol

   • The coat of arms featured a golden fleur-de-lis on a blue background.
   • The fleur-de-lis is a common symbol in heraldry across Europe.
   • Many medieval banners displayed the fleur-de-lis as a sign of allegiance.

   Synonymelily