blazonry

[ bley-zuhn-ree ]

noun

1. brilliant decoration or display:

   The wedding had all the blazonry of a coronation.

2. Heraldry.
   1. the act or technique of describing coats of arms.
   2. a coat, or coats, of arms.

blazonry

/ ˈbleɪzənrɪ /

noun

1. the art or process of describing heraldic arms in proper form
2. heraldic arms collectively
3. colourful or ostentatious display

Word History and Origins

Origin of blazonry¹

First recorded in 1615–25; blazon + -ry

Example Sentences

The flag flapped excitedly, shaking out its blazonry of stars and stripes with a sort of fierce delight.

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As a favourite garden flower, the Columbine found its way into heraldic blazonry.

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After a little, an aircar with the blue crescent blazonry lifted and sped away.

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He drew charcoal sketches of churches, castles, knightly tombs, and heraldic blazonry.

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The scut, or polished metal shield, with painted blazonry or other decoration, was limited to Aragon and Catalua.

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