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fleurons


Meanings
  • noun

    Decorative elements or flourishes added to the edges or corners of architectural structures, designs, or manuscripts.

    - "The fleurons on the Gothic cathedral's facade were intricately carved."
    - "The manuscript from the Middle Ages featured elaborate fleurons at the beginning of each chapter."

Variants
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fleer , fleered , fleering , fleeringly , fleers
Etymology
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From the French word 'fleuron', meaning 'flower' or 'floret', due to their ornamental and often floral appearance.


Trivia
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  1. Fleurons were used extensively in medieval manuscripts to add visual interest and decoration, often replacing illustrations due to their cost-effectiveness.

  2. The term 'fleuron' is also used in heraldry to refer to a decorative element or charge on a coat of arms.


Related Concepts
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  1. Floral decoration: Fleurons are a type of floral decoration, often used to add ornamental elements to architectural structures and designs.

  2. Gothic architecture: Fleurons are a prominent feature of Gothic architecture, often found on the edges and corners of buildings and structures.


Culture
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Fleurons have been used extensively in various artistic and architectural contexts throughout history, particularly in European art and architecture. They have been used to add visual interest and decorative elements to everything from manuscripts and illuminated manuscripts to Gothic architecture and heraldry.

How to Memorize "fleurons"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize fleurons, try visualizing intricate, floral designs or decorative elements. Imagine yourself observing a Gothic cathedral or an illuminated manuscript.

  2. associate

    - Associate fleurons with the idea of ornamentation and decorative elements. Think of the word 'flower' and imagine intricate, floral designs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'fleurons' with the word 'flower' and the image of intricate, decorative elements.


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