fleu·ry
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Definition of fleury
of a heraldic cross
: having the ends of the arms broadening out into the heads of fleurs-de-lis — see cross illustration
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“Fleury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleury. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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Fleu·ry
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André-Hercule de 1653–1743 French cardinal and statesman
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