What does "counterflory" mean?

Decorated with fleurs-de-lis or other floral motifs arranged in pairs opposite each other, especially on opposite sides of a border on a shield or banner.

What is a synonym for "counterflory"?

Common synonyms include: counterflowered, counterflowered.

Counterflory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Decorated with fleurs-de-lis or other floral motifs arranged in pairs opposite each other, especially on opposite sides of a border on a shield or banner. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

counterflowered counterflowered

Etymology

From French contrefleuri; equivalent to counter- + flory.

Related phrases

fleur de lis

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