<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">fleuron</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>printer&apos;s flower</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>plant-derived motifs</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>fleurons</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Decorative motif in the form of a carved or painted floral pattern, square in shape, employed in Gothic architecture. The fleuron was also used for decorative borders and to embellish frames, and as a decorative element at the center of each face of the Corinthian abacus. It is also employed on furniture. For printers' type ornaments, use "printer's flower." ]]></note></mads>