FLOWER-de-lis, or Flower-de-luce, in Heraldry, a bearing representing the lily called the queen of flowers, and the true hieroglyphic of royal majesty; but of late it is become more common, being borne in some coats one, in others three, in others five, and in some semee or spread all over the escutcheon in great numbers.
The arms of France are, three flowers-de-lis or, in a field azure.
FLOWER-de-Luce. See IRIS, BOTANY Index.