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fleur-de-lis [3 records]

Record 1 1985-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

A design or device representing a lily.

OBS

Plural: fleurs-de-lis.

Key term(s)
  • fleur-de-lys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

Figure héraldique formée de trois fleurs de lis schématisées et unies; objet imitant cette figure.

OBS

Fleur de lis. Autrefois, on écrivait «lys».

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emblems (History)
DEF

The unofficial emblem of the province of Quebec.

OBS

Plural: fleurs-de-lis.

Key term(s)
  • fleur-de-lys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emblèmes (Histoire)
DEF

Emblème de la province de Québec et, en général, de tout ce qui est d'origine française en Amérique.

OBS

Fleur de lis. Autrefois, on écrivait «lys». Pluriel : fleurs de lis.

Spanish

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Record 3 1985-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emblems (History)
DEF

The former royal coat of arms of France.

OBS

Plural: fleurs-de-lis.

Key term(s)
  • fleur-de-lys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emblèmes (Histoire)
DEF

En armoiries, armes des rois de France.

OBS

«La fleur de lis», emblème de la royauté.

OBS

Fleur de lis. Autrefois, on écrivait «lys». Pluriel : fleurs de lis.

Spanish

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