Definition of Pheon

1. n. A bearing representing the head of a dart or javelin, with long barbs which are engrailed on the inner edge.

Definition of Pheon

1. Noun. (heraldry) A bearing representing the head of a dart or javelin, with long barbs which are engrailed on the inner edge. ¹

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Definition of Pheon

1. a heraldic arrowhead [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pheon

phenytoins
pheo-
pheochrome
pheochrome cell
pheochromoblast
pheochromoblastoma
pheochromocyte
pheochromocytoma
pheochromocytomas
pheochromocytomata
pheomelanic
pheomelanin
pheomelanogenesis
pheomelanosome
pheomelanosomes
pheon (current term)
pheonix
pheons
pheophytin
pheophytins
phereses
pheresis
pheromonal
pheromones
pheromonic
phese
phesed
pheses
phesing

Literary usage of Pheon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Numismatic Chronicle by Royal Numismatic Society (Great Britain) (1886)
"ROS ESD' MM pheon. 3 (varied). 42. Ofo. ... x ESD' x MM pheon. 2 varieties. 43. ... J ARGL' xZx FE' J MM pheon. Rev. ..."

2. A Glossary of Terms Used in Heraldry by Henry Gough, James Parker (1894)
"pheon, or pheon head, written also feon: the head of a dart, barbed, and engrailed on the inner side; the broad arrow being in this respect plain. ..."

3. English Heraldry by Charles Boutell (1867)
"No. 288.—A Portcullis. No. 286.—A Pennon. No. 287.—A pheon. Pelican. Blazoned " in her piety," when feeding her young with her own blood. Pellet. ..."

4. Descriptive Catalogue of Impressions from Ancient Scotish Seals, Royal by Henry Laing (1850)
"... a pheon. The inscription is on a scroll surrounding the design, and flowing down each side. ... pheon ..."

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