heraldry

• 名词，指设计、展示和记录纹章与纹章标志的体系、研究或实践，常与贵族和家族历史渊源相关。

A noun referring to the system, study, or practice of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges, often associated with nobility and historical lineage.

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1. Study of coats of armsC1formalbritish

   The system and study of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges.

   纹章学

   • He is an expert in medieval heraldry.
   • The museum has a large collection of heraldry books.
   • She studied heraldry to understand family crests.

   同义词armoryblazonry

2. Symbolic representationC1formal

   The use of symbols, colors, and designs to represent families, institutions, or regions.

   纹章学

   • The university's heraldry includes a lion and a book.
   • Heraldry was used to identify knights in battle.
   • The flag's design is based on traditional heraldry.

   同义词armoryblazonry