FLEURY

Etymology

Proper noun

Fleury

A surname.

Adjective

fleury (not comparable)

Alternative spelling of flory

Source: Wiktionary


Fleur"y, a. Etym: [F. fleuri covered with flowers, p.p. of fleurir. See Flourish.] (Her.)

Definition: Finished at the ends with fleurs-de-lis; -- said esp. a cross so decorated.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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