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oriflamme Definition

ori·flamme (ôr′i flam′)

noun

  1. the ancient royal standard of France, a red silk banner with flame-shaped streamers
  2. any battle standard
  3. any symbol of courage or devotion

Etymology: Fr < OFr orieflambe < L aurea flamma < aurum, gold (see east) + flamma, flame