Definition of ORIFLAMME

oriflamme

Plural: oriflammes

Noun

  • an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  • a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
  • The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war in the Middle Ages.
  • Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
  • Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 16

oriflamme: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oriflamme: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oriflamme: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

oriflamme: valid Words With Friends Word