Azure

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The heraldic term for blue. According to The Blazon of Gentrie it signifies the following:

  1. Planets: Jupiter
  2. Precious Stones: sapphire
  3. Virtues: Justice and Loyalty
  4. Celestial signs: Taurus and Libra
  5. Months: April and September
  6. Days of the Week: Thursday
  7. Ages of Man: Purility, or childish years from 7 to 14
  8. Flowers: Blue lily
  9. Elements: Air
  10. Seasons of the Year: Spring
  11. Complexions: Sanguine
  12. Numbers: 4, 9
  13. Metals: Copper

See colour.

The name comes from the French word for blue, itself from the Arabic, in reference to lapis lazuli.

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