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fleuron
(fleuron)
Pronunciation:
/ˈflʊərɒn, ˈfləː-/
noun
1
a flower-shaped ornament or motif, used especially on buildings, coins, and books.
2
a small piece of puff pastry used for garnishing.
Origin:
late Middle English
: from Old French
floron
, from
flour
'flower'
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