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Fleuronné

French term meaning ornamented with flowers or fleurons.

Short Definition

French term meaning ornamented with flowers or fleurons.

Difficulty

intermediate

Language Origin

French

Fleuronné describes sculpture, architectural ornament, or decorative work enriched with flowers, leaves, or fleurons. The term is particularly useful in describing Gothic and related carved ornament.

Etymology

French fleuronné, from fleur, 'flower.'

References

https://www.pierres-info.fr/glossaire_sculpture/index.html