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oriflamme

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As a noun, oriflamme means the red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war.

Meanings of oriflamme

4 meanings

noun

  1. historyThe red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war.

  2. figurativelyAny banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.

  3. literarySomething resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.

  4. A red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings

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