Millefleur
/ˌmiːlˈflɜːr/noun
A decorative style featuring a field of many small flowers, especially in tapestry or design.
Did you know?Millefleur is a French phrase that became famous in medieval tapestry, where tiny scattered blooms were used to create an enchanted, dreamlike world of abundance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mille
“a thousand”
Old French
Old French
mille
“a thousand”
Old French
Old French
fleur
“flower”
Middle French
French
millefleur
“a design or background covered with many small flowers”
Modern English
English
millefleur
“a decorative pattern of many small flowers, especially in tapestry”
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