Something linked in memory or imagination with an object, idea, person or event. An object closely associated with or belonging to a specific person, office or event. Scales are an attribute of justice personified. An object or representation of an object suggesting another object or person. Three feathers area n emblem of the Prince of Wales and of Wales itself.
Flags are emblems.
Something which is itself, yet stands for, suggest or means something else by reason of relationship, association, convention or accidental relationship. A dove is a symbol of peace. Allusions, associations, attributions, and emblems are all symbols, but not all symbols are one of the foregoing. Indicates illustrations included. Age McLerran, Jennifer and Patrick McKee.