Fleur-de-lis
Pronunciation : Fleur`-de-lis`
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [F., flower of the lily. Cf. Flower-de-luce, Lily.]
Definition : 1. (Bot.)
Defn: The iris. See Flower-de-luce.
2. A conventional flower suggested by the iris, and having a form which fits it for the terminal decoration of a scepter, the ornaments of a crown, etc. It is also a heraldic bearing, and is identified with the royal arms and adornments of France.
pl. Fleurs-de-lis.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913