1. a banner or standard, especially one that serves as a rallying point or symbol
Usage: historical
2. the sacred red silk banner of the Abbey of Saint-Denis, used as the battle standard of early French kings
Usage: historical; specific

Examples

• The knights rallied around their lord’s oriflamme on the battlefield.
• The oriflamme fluttered proudly above the castle walls.
• Medieval armies carried colorful oriflammes to identify their forces.
• The famous oriflamme of Saint-Denis was lost in battle centuries ago.
• Each noble house had its own distinctive oriflamme.
• The oriflamme served as both a military standard and a sacred symbol.