blazonry

/ˈbleɪzənri/
noun
  1. The art or practice of describing or displaying coats of arms; heraldic decoration.
    • The museum had an exhibit on medieval blazonry, showing knights' shields and banners.
    • She studied blazonry to understand the symbols on her family's crest.
    • The book explained the rules of blazonry for designing a coat of arms.
  2. Showy or colorful display; ostentatious decoration.
    • His speech was a blazonry of grand promises and dramatic gestures.
    • The parade was a blazonry of flags, costumes, and music.
    • The garden was a blazonry of bright flowers in every color.
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