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flower-de-luce |
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flower-de-luce [ˈflaʊədəˈluːs] n pl flowers-de-luce (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an archaic name for the iris (sense 2) and lily (sense 1) [anglicized variant of French fleur de lis] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| "The maids don't think it respectable to dance at The Flower-de-Luce," he explained. Columbine and Ladysmock, Marjoram and Wild Basil, the Cowslip and the Flower-de-luce, the Daffodil and the Clove-Pink bloomed or blossomed in their proper order as the months went by, one flower taking another flower's place, so that there were always beautiful things to look at, and pleasant odours to smell. |
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