Usage Note
Lys (also spelled lis) is the flower central to French heraldry — the fleur de lys is the iconic royal symbol of France. Both spellings are accepted by the Académie française. The final 's' is usually pronounced, as in fleur de lys (/lis/).
Examples
"Un lys blanc ornait le vase."
Natural Translation
A white lily adorned the vase.

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