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| em·blem [ émbləm ] (plural em·blems) |
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1. symbol: something that visually symbolizes an object, idea, group, or quality
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2. badge: a badge or sign that represents a person, group, or organization
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3. graphic arts allegorical image: an allegorical picture, often with a motto, used to illustrate a moral lesson
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| [15th century. Via Latin, "inlaid design" < Greek emblēma "insertion" < emballein "to insert" < ballein "to throw"] |
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