fleuron
noun
fleu·ron
\ˈflər‧ˌän, ˈflu̇ˌrän\
Definition of fleuron
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1 : a flower-shaped ornament especially when terminating an object or forming one of a series
2 : a printers' type ornament of floral motif often cast in units that may be combined to form borders
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Origin and Etymology of fleuron
French, from Middle French floron, from flor, flour, flur flower — more at flower
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