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blazon n

Blazon means a formal description of a coat of arms, flag, or similar emblem, from which the reader can reconstruct an accurate image. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of blazon

  • a formal description of a coat of arms, flag, or similar emblem, from which the reader can reconstruct an accurate image

Usage examples of blazon

The artist followed the blazon to draw the family's coat of arms correctly.

Using the blazon, the engraver placed each color and symbol in its proper position.

The archive preserved a blazon describing the shield in precise heraldic language.

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