Burelly

/bjʊˈɹɛli/ adjective

Definition

In heraldry, divided by or containing burelles; showing a pattern of narrow vertical stripes or lines.

Etymology

From burelle plus the adjectival -y suffix, creating a heraldic descriptor meaning 'containing burelles.' Used in classical heraldic terminology.

Kelly Says

When a heraldic field is described as burelly, you're looking at something that looks like it's been finely combed—it's a delicate, almost ethereal heraldic pattern.

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