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Definition of oriflamme in English: oriflammenoun ˈɒrɪflamˈɔrəflæm historical 1A scarlet banner or knight's standard. Example sentencesExamples - He had been standard bearer of the oriflamme of France.
- 1.1literary A bright, conspicuous object.
her hair is swept up to a glossy oriflamme Example sentencesExamples - At which Bernal threw his head back, hair streaming like an oriflamme… and gave an address, eloquent, passionate masterly, prophetic, which lasted 45 minutes.
- 1.2literary A principle or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle.
Example sentencesExamples - My calendar had become an oriflamme, inspiring me to try out my new grasp of the language.
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin aurum 'gold' + flamma 'flame'. Definition of oriflamme in US English: oriflammenounˈôrəflamˈɔrəflæm historical 1A scarlet banner or knight's standard. Example sentencesExamples - He had been standard bearer of the oriflamme of France.
- 1.1literary A principle or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle.
Example sentencesExamples - My calendar had become an oriflamme, inspiring me to try out my new grasp of the language.
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin aurum ‘gold’ + flamma ‘flame’. |