gules
Meaning
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Red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡjuːlz/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English goules, from Old French geule (“animal’s mouth, throat”) via Middle French geules. Compare with French gueules, Portuguese goelas and Spanish gules.
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