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Dictionary of Symbols
- Letter P - 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 - P |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Palm Tree |
This is a symbol
of honour, fame, and victory; increase of wealth, love, and
marriage |
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Pampas Grass |
This is a sign
that you will make a pathetic endeavour to find happiness in
a life which is cast in a somewhat dreary lot |
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Pansy |
This flower is a
symbol of understanding, modesty, and contentment; it is
also a pleasant indication of faithful friends and happy
days |
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Peacock |
A sign of the
acquisition of property; a prosperous and happy marriage;
with other signs, an unfortunate friendship |
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Pearl |
The pearl is a
symbol of perfection and beauty and often used as a symbol
of femininity. In mythology, pearls were said to be the
tears of the gods |
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Pelican |
This bird is a
symbol of loneliness, separation, and yearning for the
unattainable; if it is flying you will receive news from
those who are far away in isolated parts of the world |
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Penguin |
This strange
bird indicates interesting news of expeditions and
discoveries in the northern regions |
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Peonies |
You will
probably be called upon to make a decision of much
importance before another summer is past; broken peonies
predict that you may possibly throw away your chance of
happiness by coming to a wrong conclusion |
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Pheasant |
Good fortune;
new friends; if flying, speedy and propitious news |
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Pig |
The pig is
symbolic of courage. In some cultures however including
Islam and Judaism, the pig is the most unclean of all the
animals. Followers of the muslim faith are forbidden to eat
pork or any products made from the pig. |
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Pigeons |
These show
reconciliation with someone dear to you from whom you have
been estranged; if flying, important and pleasant news is on
its way; if stationary, delay in the arrival of important
news |
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Pine Trees
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The Pine Tree is
symbolic of happiness
followed by an aftermath of regret |
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Pluto |
The planet Pluto
rules the zodiac sign of Scorpio and symbolic of powerful
forces. Pluto was named after the Roman god of the
underworld |
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Poppy
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This flower is
significant of a pleasant occurrence in the early summer.
The Poppy is symbolic of the sleep of death and this is used
all over the world as a tribute to those killed in wars.
Remembrance day poppies and wreaths made from poppies are
laid at memorials to the war dead all over the world on
remembrance day, 11th November |
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Puffin |
This bird
denotes timidity and a desire for solitude; if flying, news
from abroad |
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Purple |
The color Purple
is a regal color and is symbolic of wealth |
Dictionary of Symbols
- Facts
Dictionary of Symbols Facts....Did you know...
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
Pearl is
symbolic of beauty. Some however consider pearls to be
tears of the gods and feel that wearing them will bring
them sadness |
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- Fact Two |
Passover is
a Jewish festival and symbolises how the angel of death
flew over the Israelites. The traditional meal is called
'Seder' and each of the foods eaten is hugely symbolic.
Salt Water symbolises the tears that the Jews shed when
they spend long years as captives. Lamb symbolises the
lams that were killed in the first Passover. Matzah is a
flat bread and symbolises the speed at which the
Israelites had to leave Egypt. The symbols 'Pesach' are
displayed in the centre of the plate, 'Pesach' is Hebrew
for Passover |
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- Fact Three |
The planet
Jupiter is symbolic of exploration and is associated
with the liver. The planet Jupiter also rules the zodiac
signs of Pisces and Sagittarius |
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- 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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- 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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- 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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