lis
word
Definition
A 'lis' is a stylized lily or iris flower, commonly used as a decorative symbol, especially in heraldry and on flags. It is also known as the 'fleur-de-lis'.
Usage & Nuances
Usually seen in art, history, and symbolism—especially in relation to French culture or royalty. It appears most often as 'fleur-de-lis.' Not a common everyday word.
Spanish: flor de lisPortuguese (BR): flor-de-lisPortuguese (PT): flor-de-lisChinese (Simplified): 鸢尾花（徽标）Chinese (Traditional): 鳶尾花（徽標）Hindi: लिलियम का फूल (फ्लॉर-डी-लिस प्रतीक)Arabic: زهرة الزنبق (شعار)Bengali: ফ্ল্যর-দে-লিস - রাজকীয় লিলি (প্রতীক)Russian: флёр-де-лис - лилия (геральдический символ)Japanese: フルール・ド・リス - ユリの紋章Vietnamese: hoa bách hợp (biểu tượng) - fleur-de-lisKorean: 플뢰르 드 리스 - 백합 문양Turkish: zambak rozeti - fleur-de-lisUrdu: فلور-دی-لیس - شاہی سوسن (علامت)Indonesian: fleur-de-lis - bunga bakung (simbol)
Example Sentences
The French flag once had a lis symbol.
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Scouts around the world wear the lis as a badge of honor.
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You’ll find a lis pattern on many historic churches.
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A lis appears on many old coins.
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The royal crest has a gold lis.
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That ring has a tiny silver lis on it—very subtle!
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