gules

(gyo̵̅o̅lz)

noun

Heraldry the color red: indicated in engravings by parallel vertical lines

Origin: ME goules < OFr, gules, red-dyed ermine, orig. pl. of goule, the mouth < L gula, throat: see gullet

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noun
Heraldry

The color red, indicated on a blazon by vertical lines.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English goules

Origin: , from Old French, red fur neckpiece

Origin: , pl. of gole, throat

Origin: , from Latin gula

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