fleury

adjective

fleu·​ry ˈflu̇r-ē 

of a heraldic cross

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Fleury 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Fleu·​ry ˌflər-ˈē 

André-Hercule de 1653–1743 French cardinal and statesman

Fleury

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Claude 1640–1723 French ecclesiastical historian