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Meaning of oriflamme in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrəflæm/

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  1. Noun

    oriflamme

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin aurum‘gold’ + flamma‘flame’

    Definitions

    1. an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  2. 2. a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings

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