Emblem

  • 41Emblem — Emb·le̲m das; s, e; 1 ein Zeichen (meist ein Bild), das für einen Begriff steht: die Taube als Emblem des Friedens 2 ein Zeichen, das einen Staat repräsentiert || hierzu emb·le·ma̲·tisch Adj …

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  • 42emblem — em|blem [ embləm ] noun count 1. ) a design or object that is a symbol of something such as a country or organization 2. ) something that is generally accepted as a symbol of a quality, idea, or principle: a dove, the emblem of peace …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 43emblem — [15] The Latin term emblēma referred to ‘inlaid work’ – designs formed by setting some material such as wood or ivory, or enamel, into a contrasting surface. This usage survived into English as a conscious archaism (‘The ground more colour’d then …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 44emblem —    In art criticism, an object or a representation that functions as a symbol, or a picture associated with a verse or motto presenting a moral lesson. Also, may refer to a distinctive badge, design, or device. A flag is an emblem …

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  • 45emblem — em•blem [[t]ˈɛm bləm[/t]] n. 1) an object symbolizing a quality, state, etc.; symbol: The olive branch is an emblem of peace[/ex] 2) a figure or design that identifies something 3) an allegorical picture that embodies a moral principle •… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 46emblem — s ( et, emblem) tecken el. bild som en symbol för ngt …

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  • 47emblem — See wheel trim emblem …

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  • 48emblem — [15] The Latin term emblēma referred to ‘inlaid work’ – designs formed by setting some material such as wood or ivory, or enamel, into a contrasting surface. This usage survived into English as a conscious archaism (‘The ground more colour’d then …

    Word origins

  • 49emblem — n. 1 a symbol or representation typifying or identifying an institution, quality, etc. 2 (foll. by of) (of a person) the type (the very emblem of courage). 3 a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge. Derivatives: emblematic adj …

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  • 50Emblem (Kunsthistorische Kategorie) — Emblem aus den Monita amoris virginei von Jacob Cats (1620) Als Emblem wird eine Kunstform bezeichnet, deren Ursprung auf die Humanisten der Renaissance zurückgeht. In diesen Werken, meist in Buchform veröffentlicht, waren Bilder und Texte auf… …

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