Fleches

/fleɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fleche; multiple slender spires or pointed towers on buildings.

Etymology

The plural form of 'fleche' (French: arrow), maintaining the French pronunciation and spelling conventions in English architectural terminology.

Kelly Says

When English borrowed architectural terms from French Norman builders after 1066, it kept not just the words but the French plural forms—fleches, eaves, and arches all show this Norman influence in our skylines.

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