Escutcheon: meaning, definitions and examples

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escutcheon

 

[ ษชหˆskสŒtสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

heraldry

A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms.

Synonyms

coat of arms, emblem, shield

Examples of usage

  • The family crest was displayed proudly on the escutcheon.
  • The escutcheon was beautifully decorated with intricate designs.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A bony or cartilaginous shield covering the opening of the gill in most fishes.

Synonyms

bony shield, cartilaginous covering, gill cover

Examples of usage

  • The escutcheon in fish plays a crucial role in respiration.
  • The shape of the escutcheon varies among different species of fish.

Translations

Translations of the word "escutcheon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schild

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perisai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tarcza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›พ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํŒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรญt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›พ็‰Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกฤit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรถldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalxan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escudo

Etymology

The word 'escutcheon' originated from the Old French word 'escuchon', which meant a small shield. It was commonly used in heraldry to represent a coat of arms. Over time, the term also came to be used in anatomy to describe a bony or cartilaginous shield found in fish. The concept of an escutcheon has been an important symbol of identity and protection throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,569, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.