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The heraldic term for gold or yellow. (The two are interchangeable, as far as heraldic usage is concerned.) According to The Blazon of Gentrie it signifies the following:

1. Planets: The Sun
2. Precious Stones: Topaz and Chrysolith
3. Virtues: Faith and Constancy
4. Celestial signs: Leo
5. Months: July
6. Days of the Week: Sunday
7. Ages of Man: Young age of adolescence, from 14 till 20 years
8. Flowers: The Marigold
9. Elements: Air
10. Seasons of the Year: Spring
11. Complexions: Sanguine
12. Numbers: 1, 2, 3
13. Metals: Gold

See Also:

• tincture.
• metal