The fleur-de-lis is a stylized emblem or device that is much used in ornamentation and, particularly, in heraldry, long associated with French royalty and culture. The symbol is in the shape of a lily, and the French words "fleur" and "lis" mean "flower" and "lily," respectively. The fleur-de-lis has been used to represent perfection, light, and life, and in Christianity, it represents purity and chastity, which is why it historically represents the Virgin Mary. The symbol has appeared on the traditional coat of arms of France and has been used by other historical provinces of France, including Burgundy, Anjou, Picardy, Berry, Orléanais, Bourbonnais, Maine, Touraine, Artois, Dauphiné, Saintonge, and the County of La Marche. The fleur-de-lis has also been used in military insignia, logos of many organizations, and by architects and designers in a wide range of contexts, from ironwork to bookbinding, especially where a French context is implied.