Definition of Oriflamme

1. Noun. An inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle.


2. Noun. A red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings.
Generic synonyms: Banner, Standard
Geographical relationships: France, French Republic

Definition of Oriflamme

1. Noun. (history) The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle. ¹

3. Noun. (literary) Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oriflamme

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oriflamme

orifex
orifexes
orifice
orifice of external acoustic meatus
orifice of inferior vena cava
orifice of internal acoustic meatus
orifice of superior vena cava
orifices
orificial
orificium
orificium internum uteri
orificium ureteris
oriflamme (current term)
oriflammes
origami
origamic
origamic architecture
origamilike
origamis
origamist
origamists
origane
origanes
origans

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