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flory

1

[ flawr-ee, flohr-ee ]

adjective

, Heraldry.


Flory

2

[ flawr-ee, flohr-ee ]

noun

  1. Paul John, 1910–85, U.S. chemist: pioneer in research on polymers; Nobel Prize 1974.

flory

/ ˈflɜːrɪ; ˈflʊərɪ; ˈflɔːrɪ /

adjective

  1. usually postpositive heraldry containing a fleur-de-lys
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of flory1

C15: from Old French floré , from flor flower
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Example Sentences

The New York Observer claimed Clark-Flory was the chosen one (she vehemently denied it in an email to The Daily Beast).

I ask him a question about his rumored one-night stand with Salon reporter Tracy Clark-Flory.

Nevertheless, Flory may have provoked the police in more ways than one.

Flory allegedly encouraged members to use codes like these to avoid attracting attention on Google and other search engines.

Hoffman says Flory purchased the site in 2009 for $500, and appears to have made little money off it since then.

The interview ended with repeated asseverations on Flory's part, that he knew nothing of the meadows.

"Place your burden upon this table, Flory," said Norman of Torn.

They were brothers, named Flory, and one would not desert the other.

I have half a mind to sell it, and then send them the money, and tell them to put it by for my little Flory.

We take supper on the meeting grounds and then go to Brother John Flory's to stay all night.

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