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Search phrase: symbol

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badgeoutward sign, symbol, mark
bayleaf of the bay-tree [used as a herb; symbol of triumph]
Bayard[pron: 'bayahd] magic horse given by Charlemagne to Rinaldo (Renaud), one of the four sons of Aimon; a symbol of blind recklessness
ceremonysymbol of state, external sign of pomp
ceremonysacred token, special symbol
characterletter, letter-shape, graphic symbol
cockle hathat adorned with a cockle shell [symbol of pilgrimage to the shrine of St James of Compostela]
deputedacting as a symbol of office
emblemimage, symbol, allegory
ensignsymbol, token, emblem
fleur-de-lisheraldic lily [royal symbol of France]
Job[pron: johb] in the Bible, a patriarch, seen as a symbol of destitution and patience
latticelattice-work, criss-cross adornment; also: tavern symbol
laurelof the bay tree [as a symbol of victory]
office-badgesymbol of office
oliveolive-branch [symbol of peace]
palmpalm leaf as a symbol of victory
paxtablet bearing an image of the Crucifixion, used as a symbol of peace within the Mass
pitchblack tar-like substance [used to waterproof planks, etc; often, a symbol of defilement]
recognizancetoken, sign, symbol
royaltyemblem of royalty, symbol of sovereignty
signmere semblance, token symbol, show
typeemblem, symbol, insignia
Whore of Babylonin the Bible, a prostitute figure, taken as a symbol of degenerate Rome, and thus of Roman Catholicism
willowmade of leaves from the willow tree [a symbol of the grief felt by a deserted or unrequited lover]

Thesaurus

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bay tree, of the [as a symbol of victory]laurel
graphic symbolcharacter
letter [symbol]character
office, acting as a symbol ofdeputed
office, symbol of office-badge
palm leaf as a symbol of victorypalm
peace, symbol ofpax
sovereignty, symbol ofroyalty
state, symbol ofceremony
symbolbadge
symbolemblem
symbolensign
symbolrecognizance
symboltype
symbol of officeoffice-badge
symbol of sovereigntyroyalty
symbol of stateceremony
symbol, specialceremony
symbol, tokensign
token symbolsign
triumph symbolbay
victory symbolpalm

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Gods and goddesses...stroyed when he drove it too near earth symbol of pride phoebe lll iv ii 39...
Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore...enaud) one of the four sons of aimon a symbol of blind recklessness bevis ...
Religious personalities and beings...127 bible (job) patriarch seen as a symbol of destitution and patience jos...
...ation 17) prostitute figure taken as a symbol of degenerate rome and thus of roman ca...
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