Definition of term:: Fleuron

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  • "A printer’s typographical ornament, originally flower-shaped, cast as a single piece, but often designed to be used in multiple units." (John Carter). Fleurons are typical for the Rococo period. Sometimes the flower ornaments on bindings are also called "fleurons".
Danish: Blomsterornament
Dutch: Bloemornament
French: Fleuron
German: Fleuron
Italian: Decorazione floreale, fiorone
Spanish: Florón
Swedish: Vinjett, liten dekoration
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