Könnte es vielleicht sein, dass dies eine weltmännische List ist, die Sicherheit vermitteln soll, bevor Ihr Fahrer sich umdreht und mich mit einer Fleur-de-lys ersticht?5 to 7 (2014)
(n)plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals, Syn.sword lily, fleur-de-lis, flag
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
‖n.; pl.Fleurs-de-lis [ F., flower of the lily. Cf. Flower-de-luce, Lily. ] 1. (Bot.) The iris. See Flower-de-luce. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A conventional flower suggested by the iris, and having a form which fits it for the terminal decoration of a scepter, the ornaments of a crown, etc. It is also a heraldic bearing, and is identified with the royal arms and adornments of France. [ 1913 Webster ]