Associations to the word «Oriflamme»
Noun
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Wiktionary
ORIFLAMME, noun. (history or historical) The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war.
ORIFLAMME, noun. (figuratively) Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
ORIFLAMME, noun. (literary) Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.
Dictionary definition
ORIFLAMME, noun. An inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle.
ORIFLAMME, noun. A red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings.
Wise words
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