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How to pronounce oriflamme in English?

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Type Words
Type of symbolization, symbol, symbolic representation, symbolisation
Type Words
Type of banner, standard

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Charles had taken the oriflamme on 2 August and his army was mustered in Arras on 15 August.
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During the early Middle Ages, the oriflamme, the flag of Saint Denis, was used-red, with two, three, or five spikes.
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If selected, Obama will usher in the next round of imperialistic mass murder under the Kissinger-Brzezinski banner, that is to say the bloody oriflamme of the neolibs.
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In the 11th century, the pennon was generally square, one end being decorated with the addition of pointed tongues or streamers, somewhat similar to the oriflamme.
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  • 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 Oriflamme (from Latin aurea flamma, "golden flame") was the battle standard of the King of France.
  • The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war; 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
  • The gonfanon of St Denis, the war flag of medieval France and reputedly adapted from that of Charlemagne. ...
  • The Royal military banner of France, derived from the banner of Saint Denis near Paris. The banner was made of Crimson silk with a saltire wavy, the banner was kept above the altar at Saint Denis until the King called it forward. ...
  • Noun - 1. the ancient royal standard of France, a red silk banner with flame-shaped streamers 2. any battle standard 3. any symbol of courage or devotion
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