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Definition of Emblem
1. Noun. Special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc..
Generic synonyms: Design, Figure, Pattern
Derivative terms: Emblematic, Emblematic
2. Noun. A visible symbol representing an abstract idea.
Generic synonyms: Symbol, Symbolic Representation, Symbolisation, Symbolization
Specialized synonyms: Scarlet Letter, Cupid, Donkey, Dove, Eagle, Elephant, Fasces, Ensign, National Flag, Hammer And Sickle, Red Flag, Magen David, Mogen David, Shield Of David, Solomon's Seal, Star Of David, Badge, Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb, Maple-leaf, Medallion, Spread Eagle, Hakenkreuz, Swastika
Derivative terms: Allegorical, Allegorise, Allegorise, Allegorize, Allegorize, Emblematic, Emblematic, Emblematical
Definition of Emblem
1. n. Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.
2. v. t. To represent by an emblem; to symbolize.
Definition of Emblem
1. Noun. A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo. ¹
2. Noun. Something which represents a larger whole. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Emblem
1. to represent with an emblem (a graphical symbol) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Emblem
1. To represent by an emblem; to symbolize. "Emblemed by the cozening fig tree." (Feltham) Origin: Emblemed; Embleming. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Emblem
Literary usage of Emblem
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1921)
"According to Article 18, the Swiss heraldic Di device of the red cross on a white
ground, formed by reversing the federal colours, is adopted as the emblem ..."
2. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1862)
"OUR NATIONAL emblem. To tlie Editor of the Richmond Examiner: A NATIONAL emblem
should symbolize the national government in its history, nature, ..."
3. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"He was a native of Brunswick, and wandered about the world playing all manner of
tricks on the people he encountered. (Died 1350.) The ox is also the emblem ..."
4. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1905)
"applied for the house as tenant, but was Informed by Mrs. emblem It was for ...
She then Inquired about the terms, and Mrs. emblem responded by asking how ..."
5. The Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians by John Gardner Wilkinson (1878)
"The hawk placed on the wooden tablets in the tombs, and sometimes on the mummy
case itself, was an emblem of Horus. The warlike character, as well as the ..."
6. A History of the Ancient Working People: From the Earliest Known Period to by Cyrenus Osborne Ward (1889)
"THE OLD, Old Crimson Ensign—An emblem of Peace and Good Will to ... of Working
People's Affection for Red—The emblem of Health and the Fruits of Toil —Ceres ..."
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