counterflory

English

A tressure fleury-counter-fleury.

Alternative forms

• counterfleury

Etymology

From French contrefleuri; equivalent to counter- +‎ flory.

Adjective

counterflory (not comparable)

1. (heraldry) Decorated with fleurs-de-lis or other floral motifs arranged in pairs opposite each other, especially on opposite sides of a border on a shield or banner.

Alternative forms

• counter-flory

Synonyms

• counterflowered

Related terms

• flory

Translations

Translations

• Italian: contrafiordalisato (it), contrafiorito (it)