noun

fleur

Fleur (noun) means Short for fleur-de-lis, the stylised lily symbol used in heraldry. Example: “The flag bore a golden fleur on a blue field.”

noun

Short for fleur-de-lis, the stylised lily symbol used in heraldry.

"The flag bore a golden fleur on a blue field."

How to use fleur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shortened way of referring to the fleur-de-lis emblem, or simply French for "flower."

Word forms

fleurs plural

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Etymology

From French fleur ("flower"), an ellipsis of fleur-de-lis.

Origin: French

Rhymes for fleur

voyeur masseur amateur liqueur Pasteur Lafleur saboteur monsieur grandeur raconteur chauffeur connoisseur

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fleur” mean?

The word “fleur” means short for fleur-de-lis, the stylised lily symbol used in heraldry. In plain terms, a shortened way of referring to the fleur-de-lis emblem, or simply French for "flower.".

How do you use “fleur” in a sentence?

Here is “fleur” used in a sentence: “The flag bore a golden fleur on a blue field.”

What part of speech is “fleur”?

“Fleur” is a noun.

Where does the word “fleur” come from?

The word “fleur” comes from French. From French fleur ("flower"), an ellipsis of fleur-de-lis.