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Dictionary of Symbols
- Letter I - List of
Terms
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 - I |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Iris |
These flowers
bring a message of hope and pleasure. The Iris is a symbol
of the Greek god Irises who was said to transport the soul
of the dead to the underworld |
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Iron |
Iron is symbolic
of power. In some cultures (Chinese, Egyptian and Islam)
Iron is believed to be symbolic of darkness and evil. In
English, the term 'a rod of iron' is used to describe a
leader, teacher, employer or even parent who is strict and
inflexible |
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Ivory |
Ivory is a
symbol of purity and often associated with the Virgin Mary.
Many Christian crosses were made of Ivory. To live in an
'Ivory Tower' is used to describe a person who is detached
from the real world |
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Ivy |
Patience,
understanding, steadfastness, and loyal friends are
indicated by this symbol. It is also however considered a
symbol of death as the Ivy plant takes essential water from
trees causing them to die |
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! |
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- Fact Six |
The @ or
'at' sign on the keyboard is one of the most popular and
familiar modern symbols! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Seven |
A symbol can
be as simple as a single character or a number |
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- Fact Eight |
Many symbols
have deep religious and spiritual significance such as
the fish, the secret Christian sign |
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- Fact Nine |
Each day we
see thousands of different symbols from road signs to
keyboard symbols! |
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- Fact Ten |
Pictograms,
Ideograms, Trademarks, Hallmarks, Logos, Monograms, Coat
of Arms, Abbreviations and Phonograms are all examples
of symbols! |
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
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