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Dictionary of Symbols
- Letter M - 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 - M |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Madonna Lily
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This flower
means perfection and peace, and the assurance of love and
truth |
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Magnolia
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This tree brings
calm and peaceful conditions after a time of unrest |
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Magpie
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"One for sorrow,
two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth"; this
ancient saying well explains the meaning of seeing magpies |
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Mars |
The planet Mars
is symbolic of energy and was named after the Greek god of
war. Mars is the ruler of the zodiac signs Scorpio and Aries |
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May Tree
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This signifies
the receiving of a joyous message |
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Mercury |
The planet
Mercury is symbolic of communication and understanding and
rules the zodiac sign of Cancer |
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Mermaid |
To those
associated with the sea, this is a warning of shipwreck or
other peril |
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Mice |
These indicate
danger of poverty through fraud or theft |
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Milk |
Milk is often
considered to be the fruit of the gods and is symbolic of
nourishment as it is both a food and a drink. Many cultures
consider paradise to be the 'land of milk and honey' |
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Mistletoe |
This signifies
that a cherished hope is unlikely to be fulfilled, or at any
rate it will only be after many months have passed, and when
you have become weary of waiting. Mistletoe is symbolic of
Christmas and the tradition of kissing a loved one under the
mistletoe is a tradition known in most parts of the world
and thought to originate from the belief that Mistletoe has
magical properties. |
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Monkey |
This is an
unpleasant indication that ugly rumours and scandal will be
spread about you or yours; sometimes public notoriety; with
other signs, it foreshows grief and pain |
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Moon |
The moon is
symbolic of mothers and childhood. It is linked to the womb
and stomach and rules the zodiac sign of Cancer |
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Myrtle Tree
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This speaks of
affection and peace; a declaration of love, and a happy
marriage |
Dictionary of Symbols
- Facts
Dictionary of Symbols Facts....Did you know...
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
There are
many individual symbols of marriage which differ between
cultures. In India for example the bride wear red as a
symbol of her fertility whereas brides in other cultures
wear white as a symbol of purity and innocence |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Two |
The use of a
plain gold wedding band is symbolic of the couples
everlasting love and the circle of life |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Three |
The winged
heart is also symbolic of marriage and is a symbol of
cupid, the god of love |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Four |
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- Fact Five |
The study of
symbols and signs is called symbology! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Six |
The @ or
'at' sign on the keyboard is one of the most popular and
familiar modern symbols! |
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- 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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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Nine |
Each day we
see thousands of different symbols from road signs to
keyboard symbols! |
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Symbols Dictionary
- 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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