emblema

noun

em·​ble·​ma

emˈblēmə,

-lāmə,

-lemə

plural emblemata

-mətə

1

: a featured picture or ornament in mosaic work used frequently by the ancients for decorating pavement or wall

2

: separate ornament done in relief and often in precious metal that was attached as decoration (as to a ship or piece of furniture) especially by the ancient Romans

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

Latin

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