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Cross flory
A cross with the ends of the arms flory (or fleury, which means; having a shape like a fleur-de-lys).
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Fleur-de-lis (or
"fleur-de-lys"; plural: fleurs-de-lis) is a stylised design of a lily
flower that is used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated
with the French monarchy. The fleur-de-lis has also been used by
various scouting organisations worldwide as part of their logo.
The fleur-de-lis remains an unofficial symbol of France (along with the
bees and the Napoleonic eagle), but has not been used as an official
symbol by the various French republics. The variant (archaic) spelling:
fleur-de-luce has been interpreted as meaning "flower of light" (Latin:
lux, from luc- meaning "light".) In religious symbolism the
fleur-de-lis is a symbol for the Holy Trinity symbolising the
Resurrection/Assumption. It is also often used in the Annunciation. |
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