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Definition: FLEURY

Part of Speech Definition
Adjective 1. Finished at the ends with fleurs-de-lis; -- said esp. of a cross so decorated.[Websters]
2. Adjective base of the adverb fleurily.[Eve - graph theoretic]
Adverb Form
(fleurily)		 1. Virtually never used adverbial inflection of the adjective fleury.[Eve - graph theoretic]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license.

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Date "Fleury" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1529. (references)

Etymology:Fleury \Fleur"y\, adjective. [French expression fleuri covered with flowers, past participle of fleurir. See Flourish.]. (references)

Common Expressions: FLEURY

Expressions Definition
Abbo of Fleury Abbo of Fleury (in Latin Abbo Floriacensis), also known as Abbon or Saint Abbo' (c. 945~950 to - 13 November,1004) was a monk, and later abbot, of the Benedictine monastery of Fleury sur Loire (the modern Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire) near Orléans, France. (references)
Amber Fleury Amber Fleury is a member of the Top 10 in the third season of Canadian Idol (summer 2005). A native of Dauphin, Manitoba, Amber now calls Calgary, Alberta home, where she is a paralegal. Throughout her stay on Canadian Idol, Amber appeared to be most at home singing ballads and country songs. The judges urged her to step out of her comfort zone. However, after her performance of Cher's "Just Like Jesse James" on 80s Week, Amber received the lowest number of votes and was eliminated from the competition. (references)
André-Hercule de Fleury Cardinal André-Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Fréjus (June 22 or 26, 1653-January 29, 1743) was a French cardinal who served as the chief minister of Louis XV. (references)
Claude Fleury Claude Fleury (December 6, 1640 - July 14, 1723), French ecclesiastical historian, was born at Paris. (references)
Fleury Mesplet Fleury Mesplet (January 10 1734—January 24 1794) was a French-Canadian printer. (references)
Frank James Fleury Lieutenant-General Frank James Fleury, CBE , ED , CD was a Canadian soldier and Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Army from 1961 until Unification in 1964. (references)
Louis Fleury Louis Fleury (1878-1926) was a French flautist, pupil of Paul Taffanel. Claude Debussy dedicated the piece for solo flute Syrinx to him. Fleury was a pioneer in the rediscovery of many forgotten Baroque flute compositions, and in commissioning new pieces by contemporary composers. (references)
Marc-Andre Fleury Marc-André Fleury (b. November 28, 1984 in Sorel, Quebec, Canada) is a professional Canadian ice hockey player. He plays as a goaltender. (references)
Theoren Fleury Theoren Wallace Fleury (born June 29, 1968 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the Elite Ice Hockey League who had a very successful but troubled career in the National Hockey League. He plays right wing. (references)
Transmitter Fleury The transmitter Fleury is a 270 metre high guyed TV mast near Villers-Cotterets, France at 03°09'E and 49°16'N. The TV mast Fleury was built in 1978. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: FLEURY

Fleury

Fleury can refer to:

  • Abbo of Fleury (c.950 – 1004) abbot of the monastery of Fleury
  • Cardinal André-Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Fréjus (1653—1743), chief minister of Louis XV of France
  • Claude Fleury (1640 – 1723), French historian
  • Fleury Mesplet (1734 – 1794), French-Canadian printer
  • Abraham-joseph Bénard (1750 – 1822), French actor of the Comédie-Française and one of the greatest comedians of his time.
  • Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury (1797 – 1890), French painter
  • Louis Fleury (1878 – 1926), French flautist
  • Paul A. Fleury (born 1939), American physicist and academic administrator
  • Theoren Fleury (born 1968), Canadian hockey player
  • Marc Fleury (born 1968), French software developer
  • Amber Fleury (born 1982), a contestant on Canadian Idol
  • Marc-Andre Fleury (born 1984), Canadian hockey player
  • Champfleury Jules Fleury-Husson (1821 – 1889) French novelist and critic
  • Fleury Play Book, an 13th century manuscript of liturgical dramas
  • Several communes of France:
    • Fleury, Aisne
    • Fleury, Aude
    • Fleury, Manche
    • Fleury, Moselle
    • Fleury, Oise
    • Fleury, Pas-de-Calais
    • Fleury, Somme
  • and part of the name of several communes:
    • Fleury-devant-Douaumont
    • Fleury-en-Bière
    • Fleury-la-Forêt
    • Fleury-la-Montagne
    • Fleury-la-Rivière
    • Fleury-la-Vallée
    • Fleury-les-Aubrais
    • Fleury-Mérogis
    • Fleury-sur-Andelle
    • Fleury-sur-Loire
    • Fleury-sur-Orne

See also

  • Fleurey

It also may refer to "Fleury Has No Cock", the song by Last Drag.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Fleury". Image Credit.
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Topics by Level of Interest: FLEURY

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Nicholas de Fleury and Francis Crawford of Lymond - Family Tree 269     Abbo of Fleury 9
Theoren Fleury 30     Amber Fleury 3
Marc-André Fleury 26     André Fleury 9
Pat Fleury 14     André-Hercule Cardinal de Fleury 12
André-Hercule Cardinal de Fleury 12     Claude Fleury 8
Fleury Abbey 10     Coadou et Fleury 2
André Fleury 9     Cross fleury 2
Abbo of Fleury 9     Fleury 4
Claude Fleury 8     Fleury Abbey 10
Fleury Linossier 8     Fleury Di Nallo 5
Fleury Di Nallo 5     Fleury Linossier 8
Marc Fleury 4     Fleury Mesplet 4
Hugh of Fleury 4     Hugh of Fleury 4
Fleury 4     Louis Fleury 2
Paul A. Fleury 4     Marc Fleury 4
Fleury Mesplet 4     Marc-André Fleury 26
Sylvie Fleury 4     Nicholas de Fleury 3
Amber Fleury 3     Nicholas de Fleury and Francis Crawford of Lymond - Family Tree 269
Nicholas de Fleury 3     Pat Fleury 14
Louis Fleury 2     Paul A. Fleury 4
Coadou et Fleury 2     Sylvie Fleury 4
Cross fleury 2     Theoren Fleury 30

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).

Translations: FLEURY

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Bohemian ozdobený liliemi (Fleury). Additional references: Bohemian, Czech Republic, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Cestina ozdobený liliemi (Fleury). Additional references: Cestina, Czech Republic, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Simplified 臂端有花纹的 (fleury), 饰以百合花纹的 (fleury). Additional references: Chinese Simplified, China, Brunei, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Traditional 飾以百合花紋的 (fleury), 臂端有花紋的 (fleury). Additional references: Chinese Traditional, China, Brunei, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Czech ozdobený liliemi (Fleury). Additional references: Czech, Czech Republic, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Dari زنبقى شكل (Fleury), سوسنى (Fleury). Additional references: Dari, Iran, Indo-European, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Français Abbon de Fleury (Abbo of Fleury), Marc-André Fleury (Marc-Andre Fleury). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
French Abbon de Fleury (Abbo of Fleury), Marc-André Fleury (Marc-Andre Fleury). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguk Mal 〈문장〉 붓꽃 모양의 무늬로 장식한 (fleury), 붓꽃 모양의 문장으로 장식한 (Fleury). Additional references: Hanguk Mal, Korea, South, Korea, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguohua 〈문장〉 붓꽃 모양의 무늬로 장식한 (fleury), 붓꽃 모양의 문장으로 장식한 (Fleury). Additional references: Hanguohua, Korea, South, Korea, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Italian ornato di gigli (fleury), gigliato (fleury). Additional references: Italian, Italy, Croatia, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Japanese イリス (iris, fleury). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Korean 〈문장〉 붓꽃 모양의 무늬로 장식한 (fleury), 붓꽃 모양의 문장으로 장식한 (Fleury). Additional references: Korean, Korea, South, Korea, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Parsi زنبقى شكل (Fleury), سوسنى (Fleury). Additional references: Parsi, Iran, Indo-European, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Persian زنبقى شكل (Fleury), سوسنى (Fleury). Additional references: Persian, Iran, Indo-European, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Persian (Farsi) زنبقى شكل (Fleury), سوسنى (Fleury). Additional references: Persian (Farsi), Iran, Indo-European, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
Spanish cruz arbolada (arboreal cross, cross Fleury, tree-like cross, verdant cross, ypsilon cross). Additional references: Spanish, Spain, Mexico, Fleury. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: FLEURY

Language Translations for “Fleury” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Athag flathageuryathag (fleury). Additional references: Athag, Fleury. (volunteer)
Double Dutch flageuryag (fleury). Additional references: Double Dutch, Fleury. (volunteer)
Leet |º}{#3(_)2V/ (fleury). Additional references: Leet, Fleury. (volunteer)
Oppish flopeuryop (fleury). Additional references: Oppish, Fleury. (volunteer)
Pig Latin Euryflay (Fleury). Additional references: Pig Latin, Fleury. (volunteer)
Ubbi Dubbi flubeuryub (fleury). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, Fleury. (volunteer)
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