A blazon is a special picture that shows a family's history. It is often on shields or flags. People use it to tell stories about their family.
The old castle had a blazon on its door.
Her family blazon is red with a gold lion.
To blazon something means to say or show it clearly and loudly. People often use it when talking about sharing news or information.
The writer blazoned her ideas clearly.
They blazon the news to the whole town.
When you blazon a place or thing, you put bright colors or signs on it. This shows it clearly and makes people look at it.
She blazoned the walls with colorful paint.
The shop blazoned its window with new signs.
This meaning is about the special words used to describe a coat of arms. It is like a set of rules for explaining the colors and shapes on shields.
The blazon of the shield explains its colors.
The herald read the blazon aloud to all.
To blazon something can also mean to show it proudly or loudly. People do this with good news or their own success.
He blazoned his success to all friends.
They blazoned their victory after the game.
