heraldic

adjective

he·​ral·​dic he-ˈral-dik 

hə-

: of or relating to heralds or heraldry

heraldically

he-ˈral-di-k(ə-)lē 

hə-

adverb

Examples of heraldic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand story will be narrated by Philo, a griffin inspired by one of the symbols on Solomeo’s heraldic emblem which appears in the windows as a soft, white creature evoking cashmere fiber. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

The initial announcement about William and Kate's Conjugal Coat of Arms explained that the heraldic emblem would always belong to them, but may evolve over time with their royal roles. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025

The Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey are the heraldic animals of the U.S.'s two major parties. —Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025

Historically, ‘tapestry’ refers to a type of handwoven textile meticulously produced to depict nature scenes, as well as biblical, mythological, and heraldic narratives. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French héraldique, from Medieval Latin heraldus "herald" (Latinization of Middle French hiraud, heraud, Old French hirauz, hiraut) + French -ique -ic entry 1, herald entry 1

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

heraldic

adjective

he·​ral·​dic he-ˈral-dik 

hə-

: of or relating to heralds or heraldry

heraldically

-di-k(ə-)lē 

adverb