Fleur-de-Lis Symbol - Meaning, History & Cultural Significance #289441 (License: Personal Use)

The fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily or iris motif long associated with French monarchy, Catholicism, and nobility, often used in coats of arms and flags. Its three petals are traditionally interpreted as representing faith, wisdom, and chivalry-or the Holy Trinity in religious contexts. Today, it remains a powerful icon in Louisiana, Quebec, and global heraldic design.

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