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Search phrase: symbol

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CoriolanusCor V.iv.49Tabors and cymbals and the shouting RomansTabors, and Symboles, and the showting Romans,
OthelloOth II.iii.334All seals and symbols of redeemed sin,All Seales, and Simbols of redeemed sin:

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Glossary

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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
ciphersymbolize, represent, portray
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
figuresymbolize, represent, portray
fleur-de-lisheraldic lily [royal symbol of France]
harpymythical rapacious bird, half woman, half vulture [symbolizing divine retribution]
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]
moralsymbolic figure, allegory
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
personatestand for, represent, symbolize
personatingrepresentation, symbolic portrayal
pitchblack tar-like substance [used to waterproof planks, etc; often, a symbol of defilement]
presentsymbolize, represent, suggest
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
figure, symbolicmoral
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
portrayal, symbolicpersonating
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
symbolic figuremoral
symbolic portrayalpersonating
symbolizecipher
symbolizefigure
symbolizepersonate
symbolizepresent
token symbolsign
triumph symbolbay
victory symbolpalm

Themes and Topics

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Plants...in modern english there is sometimes a symbolic association no longer present the fo...
...) white and red varieties as political symbols in h6 sedge tg ii vii 29 ...
Gods and goddesses...troyed when he drove it too near earth symbol of pride phoebe lll iv ii 3...
Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore...naud) one of the four sons of aimon a symbol of blind recklessness bevis ...
Religious personalities and beings...27 bible (job) patriarch seen as a symbol of destitution and patience jo...
...tion 17) prostitute figure taken as a symbol of degenerate rome and thus of roman c...
Abbreviations...ve-branch of peace] abbreviations symbols and conventions ...
...s and conventions symbols and abbreviations adj adjectiv...
...tation (see below) pronunciation symbols used vowels...
...s used vowelssymbol as in consonants...
... as in consonantssymbol as in a hat b buy ah cal...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
SYMBOLBASICsymbol n

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