Flory

/ˈflɔːri/ adjective

Definition

In heraldry, decorated or charged with floral motifs, particularly small flowers or repeated flower designs; also spelled 'florry.'

Etymology

From Old French 'floré,' derived from Latin 'flos' (flower), standardized in heraldic terminology to describe shields and banners adorned with small floral charges or patterns.

Kelly Says

Medieval heralds used 'flory' to describe shields covered in tiny flowers—it's a heraldic code that said something about nobility, cultivation, and beauty alongside whatever the main coat of arms proclaimed.

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