fleuron
English
/ˈflʊɹɑn/, /ˈfl(j)ʊəɹɒn/, /ˈfl(j)əɹɑn/
noun
Definitions
- An ornament or knob in the shape of a flower
- (architecture) The small flower at the centre of each side of a Corinthian abacus; a flos.
- (typography) The typographic element (❧), used as a punctuation mark or for decoration.
Etymology
Derived from Old French floron (flower).
Origin
Old French
floron
Gloss
flower
Concept
Semantic Field
Agriculture and vegetation
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
花