emblema

noun

em·​ble·​ma
emˈblēmə,
-lāmə,
-lemə
plural emblemata
-mətə
1
: a featured picture or ornament in mosaic work used frequently by the ancients for decorating pavement or wall
2
: separate ornament done in relief and often in precious metal that was attached as decoration (as to a ship or piece of furniture) especially by the ancient Romans
usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

Latin

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“Emblema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblema. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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