Meaning & use
vert
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in heraldry, the color green used on a coat of arms or shield.
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The family crest featured a lion rampant on a field of vert.
The herald explained that vert symbolized hope, joy, and loyalty in love.
A note on using this word
Heraldic tinctures like vert, gules (red), and azure (blue) descend from Old French terms used in medieval armory.
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