What is another word for Flanch?

Pronunciation: [flˈant͡ʃ] (IPA)

Flanch, a term mostly used in heraldry, refers to a curved band or charge along the edge of the shield. Synonyms for flanch include the terms flance, flory, and flory-counterflory. These words are also used to describe the curved design elements in heraldry. Flance is a French term that means "flanked" and is used to describe the curvy sections that are flanking the shield. Flory refers to a design with flower-shaped elements, while flory-counterflory means that the shield has alternating designs. Other synonyms for flanch include fesse, bar, and bend, which all describe horizontal or diagonal stripes or bands on a shield.

What are the hypernyms for Flanch?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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