The Fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily or IRIS that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It is particularly associated with the French monarchy and is widely used in French heraldry. The term Fleur-de-lis is French for 'flower of the lily' and is derived from the Latin term flos lilii, which translates to 'lily flower'. The four-letter word IRIS is a reference to the flower that the Fleur-de-lis is based on.