Um. Something that makes your teeth glow in the dark?
No?
Well, then, what is it?
A fleuron can be a flower-shape used as a decoration (though sometimes (though not here) the word decoration is used in its very loose sense):
![](https://media.seamworkmag.com/2015/04/07-floral-century-970x768.jpg)
Salesman's sample book from 1929 America.
![](http://kawaii.kawaii.at/img/pink-echino-canvas-fabric-colourful-flowers-from-Japan-167658-1.jpg)
Fabric from Japan.
The other meaning of fleuron is a decorative bit of pastry. You know, a bit stuck on to make a pie look a bit more thought-about.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Blackberry_Pie_956px.jpg/220px-Blackberry_Pie_956px.jpg)
An extra pat on the back if you see someone wearing fleurons while eating them.
Examples seen in a mirror will probably be of a very happy person indeed.
Spot the frippet: fleuron. This word comes from the Old French floron, from flor, flower.
I didn't know the pastry meaning but did know the fabric one!
ReplyDeleteGood for you: I always assumed it was a radio-active alien.
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