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| or·i·flamme [ áwrə flàm ] (plural or·i·flammes) |
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1. medieval French banner: a red banner or flag that was adopted as the national flag of France in the Middle Ages
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2. source of inspiration: something that inspires people or arouses support
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 Her first collection became something of a literary oriflamme for the students of the day.
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| [15th century. < French oriflambe] |
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