zən noun
1.
brilliant decoration or display: The wedding had all the blazonry of a coronation.
2.
Heraldry.
a.
the act or technique of describing coats of arms.
b.
a coat, or coats, of arms.
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| —n , pl -ries | |
| 1. | the art or process of describing heraldic arms in proper form |
| 2. | heraldic arms collectively |
| 3. | colourful or ostentatious display |
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Blazonry
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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