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The heraldic term for green. According to The Blazon of Gentrie it signifies the following:
- Planets: Venus
- Precious Stones: emerald
- Virtues: Loyalty in Love, Courtesy and Affability
- Celestial signs: Gemini and Virgo
- Months: May and August
- Days of the Week: Friday
- Ages of Man: Lusty green youth from 20 till 30 years
- Flowers: All manner of verdures or green things
- Elements: Water
- Seasons of the Year: Spring
- Complexions: Flegmatic
- Numbers: 6
- Metals: Quicksilver
See colour.
The name comes from the French word for green, although French heralds have been known to use the term sinople.