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Displayed

Heraldic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A position in which a bird or animal is shown with wings spread out.

Detailed Definition
Displayed indicates a heraldic figure, usually an eagle, with wings fully extended in attitude. In poetry, it symbolizes power, freedom, and majesty, often used metaphorically for characters or themes rising to prominence or embodying nobility.
Example
Example in poetry:
The eagle displayed, wings spread to shield the realm beneath; “Displayed in glory,” the coronation ode pictured the monarch as protector; The poet’s spirit, eagle displayed, soared above petty concerns; On the battlefield, the banner with eagle displayed rallied hearts to courage.
Additional Notes
Displayed describes a bird (especially an eagle) shown with wings spread wide and head facing forward; it conveys majesty and vigilance; "eagle displayed" is a common charge symbolizing empire or divine oversight; poets should note that "displayed" is specific to birds—other creatures use terms like "rampant" or "statant."
Also Known As
Expanded Spread eagle (when applied to eagles)
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