flory

See also: Flory

English

Alternative forms

• fleury

Etymology

From French fleuri (“covered with flowers”), past participle of fleurir. See flourish for more.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈflɒɹi/, /ˈflɔːɹi/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈflɔɹi/, /ˈflɑɹi/

Adjective

flory (not comparable)

1. (heraldry, of a bordure, etc) Decorated with fleurs-de-lis projecting from it.
2. (heraldry, of a cross) Having the ends of the arms turn into fleurs-de-lis, rather than having fleurs-de-lis attached to the ends as in a cross floretty.

Derived terms

• cross flory

Related terms

• counterflory
• floretty

References

• Official British Monarchy website

Middle English

Adjective

flory

1. alternative form of floury