fleury

adjective fleu·ry \ˈflu̇r-ē\

Definition of FLEURY

of a heraldic cross

: having the ends of the arms broadening out into the heads of fleurs-de-lis — see cross illustration

alteration of Middle English flory, from Anglo-French floré, flowered from flur, flor flower — more at flower

First Known Use: 15th century

biographical name Fleu·ry \ˌflər-ˈē\

André-Hercule de 1653–1743 Fr. cardinal & statesman

biographical name

Claude 1640–1723 Fr. ecclesiastical hist.

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