scudo
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A shield-shaped picture used on a coat of arms
- noun
- /ˈskuːdoʊ/
- Specialized
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escudo
- The knight raised his scudo to block the attack.
Examples
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A large scudo hung above the entrance, displaying the city's ancient emblem.
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In heraldry, a scudo often features intricate designs.
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The knight's scudo was decorated with a golden lion and red stripes.
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Historians studied the scudo to learn more about the noble family's history.
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The knight's scudo was decorated with a golden lion and red stripes.
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A large scudo hung above the entrance, displaying the city's ancient emblem.
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In heraldry, a scudo often features intricate designs.
Synonyms
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A shield that shows a family's coat of arms
is the same meaning but uses an alternative form of the name
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A shield that shows a family's coat of arms
is the same meaning but a different name or form
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scudo comes from the Latin word scutum, meaning 'shield'. So a scudo is a shield or a shield-shaped emblem, and that origin explains its use for coats of arms and knightly shields.