blazoning
ˈbleɪzənɪŋ
Definition

Definition of blazoning - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
artRaredisplaying prominently or vividlyRare
  • The blazoning banner caught everyone's attention at the parade.
exhibiting showcasing
2.
decorativeRareadorned or embellished with striking featuresRare
  • The blazoning banners hung proudly in the hall.
decorated embellished ornamented
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Origin of blazoning

French, blason (coat of arms)

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heraldry
tenné or tawny in heraldry blazoning by heavenly bodies

Examples of blazoning in a sentence

  • Her blazoning outfit made her stand out in the crowd.
  • The blazoning shields were displayed at the entrance.
  • Her dress was blazoning with jewels and sequins.

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  1. French:voyant, orné, ...
  2. German:präsentierend, prunkvoll, ...
  3. Italian:sbandierante, sgargiante, ...
  4. Spanish:deslumbrante, vistoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:ostentoso, adornado, ...
  6. Chinese:显眼, 华丽的, ...
  7. Japanese:目立つ, 華やかな, ...
  8. Arabic:بارِز, مُزَخْرَف, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹלֵט, מְעוּטָר, ...
  10. Russian:выставляющий напоказ, украшенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:яскравий, прикрашений, ...
  12. Hindi:चमकदार, सजावटी, ...
blazon
ˈbleɪzən

Definition of blazon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
heraldryTECH.formalized language for describing a coat of armsTECH.
  • He studied the blazon to understand the family's history.
armory emblazonment heraldry
2.
symbolTECH.coat of arms or banner depicting a coat of armsTECH.
  • The castle's entrance displayed a grand blazon.
emblem insignia
3.
decorationRareshowy display or decorationRare
  • The castle walls were covered with blazon during the festival.
embellishment ornamentation

Verb

tr.
1.
communicationRaredisplay something conspicuously or publiclyRare
  • The awards were blazoned in the trophy cabinet.
exhibit flaunt
2.
proclaimRaremake something widely known or publicRare
  • The news was blazoned across the front page.
announce broadcast proclaim
3.
heraldryTECH.describe a coat of arms in detailTECH.
  • The historian blazoned the ancient family's coat of arms.
depict describe
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Images of blazon

  • blazon: coat of arms or banner depicting a coat of arms
    coat of arms or banner depicting a coat of arms
  • blazon: showy display or decoration
    showy display or decoration

Expressions with blazon

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announce something publicly with pride
They blazoned out the news of their victory.

Origin of blazon

Old French, blason (shield) + -er (suffix forming verbs)

Examples of blazon in a sentence

  • Each knight's shield bore a unique blazon.
  • The knight's shield bore a colorful blazon.
  • Each family in the village had its own blazon.
  • The blazon of the royal family was impressive.
  • The headlines blazoned the scandal across the front page.
  • Her achievements were blazoned on the school bulletin board.

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  1. French:blason, exposer, ...
  2. German:Blasonierung, zur Schau stellen, ...
  3. Italian:blasone, esporre, ...
  4. Spanish:blasonamiento, exhibir, ...
  5. Portuguese:blasonamento, exibir, ...
  6. Chinese:纹章描述, 展示, ...
  7. Japanese:紋章記述, 飾る, ...
  8. Arabic:وَصْف الشِّعَار, عَرَضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂפָה הֵרַלְדִּית, לְהַצִּיג, ...
  10. Russian:блазон, выставлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блазон, виставляти, ...
  12. Hindi:कुल-चिह्न वर्णन, प्रदर्शित करना, ...

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