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blazon

/ˈbleɪzən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A heraldic design or emblem, typically consisting of a shield bearing figures and colors.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with blazon
azon , bason , casen , dason , fason , gazon , hason , jasper , kason , laser , mason , nason , ozen , pason , quasen , rasen , sason , tason , vason , wason , xenon , yasen , zason
Homophones
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  1. Blaze (English) : To set on fire; ignite.

  2. Blaze (English) : A bright or intense burst of light.

  3. Blaze (English) : A brilliant or striking display.


Variants
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blazon , blazons , blazoned , blazoner , blazoners , blazoning , blazonings
Etymology
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From Old French blason 'praise, fame, reputation' and later 'heraldic device, shield'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'blazon' comes from the Old French word 'blasonner', which means 'to praise' or 'to extol'.

  2. In medieval Europe, it was common for knights to have their coats of arms blazoned, or described in writing, so that they could be easily identified on the battlefield.

  3. Blazons were often written in a specific language, called 'heraldic language', which used metaphorical descriptions to convey the design of a coat of arms.


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  1. Heraldry: The study, practice, and tradition of creating, granting, and blazoning coats of arms.

  2. Coat of arms: A graphic design on a shield or surcoat, banner, or flag, that is used to symbolize a military unit, organization, family, or individual.


Culture
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In heraldry, a blazon is a description of a coat of arms, detailing the design, colors, and other elements. Blazons have been used for centuries to identify individuals, families, and organizations, and have a rich cultural and historical significance.

How to Memorize "blazon"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the various elements of a coat of arms, such as the shield, crest, and motto. Try to remember the specific colors, shapes, and symbols used.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blazon' with 'heraldry' and 'coat of arms'. Think of a knight in shining armor, bearing his family's shield on the battlefield.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Bright And Colorful Shields' to remember the meaning of 'blazon'.


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