Fleurettee

/ˌflərɛˈteɪ/ adjective

Definition

In heraldry, decorated with or composed of fleurettes (small floral designs); adorned with diminutive flower motifs.

Etymology

From 'fleurette' (small flower) plus the heraldic suffix '-ee,' which indicates that something is decorated with or composed of the base element. This French-influenced terminology is standard in heraldic description.

Kelly Says

Heraldic terminology is like the most elaborate fashion-description language ever created—'fleurettee' is a single word that would take a paragraph to explain in plain English, yet medieval heralds could instantly visualize exactly what coat of arms was being described.

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