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Eagle 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

In heraldry, an eagle depicted with wings, legs, and talons fully extended outward, symbolizing power, vigilance, and sovereign authority.

Detailed Definition
The eagle displayed is a heraldic emblem symbolizing courage, strength, and foresight. In poetry, it often represents imperial or divine authority and the soaring spirit, emphasizing grandeur or vigilance.
Example
Example in poetry:
The eagle displayed, wings wide as the sky, became the poet’s emblem of vision; “Eagle displayed in azure,” the ode praised the king’s far-seeing justice; On the shield, the eagle displayed clutched thunderbolts of divine wrath; The poet’s soul, eagle displayed, surveyed the world from heights of art.
Additional Notes
Eagle displayed is a specific charge: an eagle with wings spread and head affronté; it is a symbol of empire, vision, and divine messenger; in poetry, it often represents America, Rome, or spiritual ascension; distinguish from "eagle rising" (taking flight) or "eagle close" (wings folded).
Also Known As
Displayed eagle
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