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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 sgnifies 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 tincture.