Couleur

/kuːˈlɜː/ noun

Definition

A heraldic term referring to the colors or tinctures used in coats of arms and heraldic designs.

Etymology

From French 'couleur' meaning 'color,' from Latin 'color.' In heraldry, it refers to the specific colors and color combinations used in arms.

Kelly Says

Heraldic colors have special names—'gules' for red, 'azure' for blue—because heraldry was so important that regular color words weren't fancy enough!

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