'Fleurs-de-lis' definitions:
Definition of 'Fleurs-de-lis'
From: GCIDE
- Fleur-de-lis \Fleur`-de-lis`\, n.; pl. Fleurs-de-lis. [F., flower of the lily. Cf. Flower-de-luce, Lily.]
- 1. (Bot.) The iris. See Flower-de-luce. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A conventional flower suggested by the iris, and having a form which fits it for the terminal decoration of a scepter, the ornaments of a crown, etc. It is also a heraldic bearing, and is identified with the royal arms and adornments of France. [1913 Webster]