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rayah

rayah

9.9
A flag or banner used as a historic symbol in battle
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : rayah
  • The traditional rayah flew proudly during the cultural festival, representing the historical significance of the region.

Examples

  • During the parade, the soldiers carried a vibrant rayah that was a tribute to their nation's history.

  • In the museum, visitors admired the ancient rayah that once served as a symbol of royal authority.

  • LORD LEAROYD, THE RAJAH RAYAH.

    Farewell to the King (1989)

Synonyms

flag
vsrayah
848 1.0

A piece of cloth used as a symbol for a country or group

is specifically a historical emblem not just a general signal or sign
banner
vsrayah
191 1.2

A long strip with a sign used to decorate or advertise

is a historical emblem not mainly for advertising or modern display
standard
vsrayah
41 5.0

A flag used as a symbol for a country, army, or group

is used as a historical emblem rather than a modern national symbol
pennant
vsrayah
7 4.6

A long narrow flag that ends in a point used for decoration or signals

is a historical emblem used more broadly than this narrow decorative form
sanjak
vsrayah
  • Archaic
9.9

A flag used by soldiers or officials in the Ottoman Empire

is a historical emblem used more generally than that specific Ottoman emblem
banderole
vsrayah
  • Archaic
9.9

A narrow decorative strip like a ribbon with words that show a name or saying

is a historical emblem used more for symbolic identity than for decoration

Surface Forms

rayah singular
rayahs plural

Etymology

Rayah comes from the Arabic word rāya, which means 'banner' or 'flag', so picture soldiers gathering under a bright cloth as their sign. That's why rayah is used for a historical flag or standard.