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blazon

/ˈbleɪzən/

Meanings
noun
A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.

Examples :

"The historian examined the blazon of the family crest to understand their lineage and historical significance. "
heraldry royal history tradition writing

Related Words

Illustration publication

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

Illustration conspicuous

conspicuous adjective

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

Obvious or easy to notice.

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration advertisements

advertisements noun

/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənts/ /ˌædvərˈtɪzmənts/

A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

"Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications."

Illustration conspicuously

conspicuously adverb

/kənˈspɪkjuəsli/ /kɑnˈspɪkjuəsli/

In a conspicuous manner; noticeably.

"The student wore a bright yellow shirt, conspicuously different from the other students' more muted colors. "

Illustration description

description noun

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The teacher's description of the new math concept helped the students understand it better. "

Illustration billboards

billboards noun

/ˈbɪlbɔːrdz/

A very large outdoor sign, generally used for advertising.

"Driving down the highway, we saw many billboards advertising restaurants and hotels. "

Illustration formalized

formalized verb

/ˈfɔːrməlaɪzd/ /ˈfɔːrməˌlaɪzd/

To give something a definite form; to shape.

"The company formalized its vacation policy with a written document for all employees to reference. "

Illustration ostentatious

ostentatious adjective

/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/

Of ostentation.

"The student's new shoes were ostentatious, with bright, flashing colors and oversized buckles. "