Associations to the word «Emblem»

Pictures for the word «Emblem»

Wiktionary

EMBLEM, noun. A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.
EMBLEM, noun. Something which represents a larger whole.
EMBLEM, noun. Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.
EMBLEM, noun. A picture accompanied with a motto, a set of verses, etc. intended as a moral lesson or meditation.

Dictionary definition

EMBLEM, noun. Special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc..
EMBLEM, noun. A visible symbol representing an abstract idea.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats