oriflamme

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

Open spaces made visible the approach to almost every one of them, or else a splendid mass of foliage stood out before it like an oriflamme.

The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war
The Oriflamme (from Latin aurea flamma, "golden flame") was the battle standard of the King of France
a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
The ancient royal standard of France
A standard or ensign, in battle
{i} flag or banner that is made to inspire and represent (especially as a military insignia)
oriflamme

    Hyphenation

    o·ri·flamme

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    () From Old French oriflambe, oriflamme, from Medieval Latin auriflamma (“golden flame”), from Latin aurum (“gold”) + flamma (“flame”).
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