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Dictionary of Symbols
- List of
Terms beginning with the letter D
A useful and comprehensive dictionary of symbols.
The following are just a selection of the thousands of symbols used
throughout the world. Depending on whether you religious or not, certain
symbols will have a deep significance to you.
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Dictionary of
Symbols - D |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Daffodils |
A long-desired
hope is about to come to pass, or a delightful holiday spent
in the company of those most congenial to you |
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Dahlias |
A sign of some
important event which you may expect to take place in the
autumn; it also denotes thrift and increase of fortune |
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Daisies |
These imply that
you have an attractive, child-like nature, finding happiness
in simple pleasures; a circle of daisies means that you
attract someone to you of the same nature as yourself who
will become all the world to you |
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Dandelion |
Unexpected news
of the marriage of an old friend whom you had always
supposed would never marry |
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Dice |
Dice are
symbolic of luck or chance and have been in use since
ancient times |
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Doves |
These birds give
a personal message of happiness and an assurance of
faithfulness in love, peaceful circumstances, high ideals,
and progress; to those who are at enmity this symbol
proclaims reconciliation; to the sick or anxious, comfort
and hope; to a business man, a fortunate omen of success |
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Dragon |
Great and sudden
changes about which there is an element of danger |
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Dragon-Fly |
Tidings of
unexpected occurrences, unlooked-for events, new and
advantageous opportunities, sometimes new clothes or
furniture |
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Duck |
A sign of a
taste for speculation; if more than one duck, success in
work and enterprise, profitable undertakings. In Japan and
China, the Duck is a symbol of marital bliss and fidelity |
Dictionary of Symbols
- Facts
Dictionary of Symbols Facts....Did you know...
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
The meaning
of the word 'symbol' is 'to throw together'. It is derived from the
ancient Greek word 'symballein' |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Two |
The use of
Signs and Symbols is a great way of saying something
quickly, they are a universal language and understood no
matter what language or dialect spoken |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Three |
Symbols,
Signs and Abbreviations have been used for centuries and
the use of signs and abbreviations are as old as the use
of alphabets! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Four |
A sign can
be described as an indicator, a clue, hint, reminder,
gesture or a cue. A sign used by a brand is known as a
trademark. Signs refer to objects in a more literal way,
such as pointing something out or standing for something |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Five |
The study of
symbols and signs is called symbology! |
Dictionary of Symbols - Tattoos
Symbols are a
great choice for tattoos. Looking for inspiration for a unique tattoo
design? Why not choose a symbol or incorporate a selection of
symbols
into your own unique design? Browse through our selection of images
in the symbol dictionary and check out the
meaning and symbolism of each one.
Dictionary of Symbols
beginning with the letter D
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