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fleur-de-lis

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fleur-de-lis
of France. [Flower Symbolism: Halberts, 28]
See : Flower Or Plant, National
fleur-de-lis
symbol of the trinity; resembles lily. [Christian Symbolism: EB, IV: 182]
See : Trinity
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It was before him, served with almost incredible despatch - a small cobwebbed bottle and a glass of quaint shape, on which were beautifully emblazoned a coronet and fleur-de-lis.
The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
or Richelieu -- for two of these arm-chairs, adorned with a carved shield, on which were engraved the fleur-de-lis of France on an azure field evidently came from the Louvre, or, at least, some royal residence.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
(in which they differ from the otter, whose ears are prominent), I noticed several varieties of seals about three yards long, with a white coat, bulldog heads, armed with teeth in both jaws, four incisors at the top and four at the bottom, and two large canine teeth in the shape of a fleur-de-lis.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Verne, Jules View in context
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