fertility symbol

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• Fertility symbol — A fertility symbol is an object used by early historical human societies representing fertility. These symbols took on several different forms.For example, some fertility symbols took on the appearance of a rotund human female as obesity was seen …   Wikipedia

• fertility symbol — /fɜˈtɪləti sɪmbəl/ (say fer tiluhtee simbuhl) noun a symbol or object used in a fertility cult, especially a phallic symbol …  

• symbol — Synonyms and related words: abbreviation, accent, accent mark, acronym, agent, allegory, alphabet, alphabetic character, alternate, alternative, analogy, armory, arms, art, attribute, backup, badge, badge of office, badges, banner, bar, baton,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• symbol — noun 1 image/object/event that is a sign of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ dramatic, important, perfect, potent, powerful, ultimate ▪ The Berlin wall was the ultimate symbol of the Cold War. ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• fertility — noun Fertility is used before these nouns: ↑clinic, ↑god, ↑goddess, ↑problem, ↑rate, ↑ritual, ↑specialist, ↑symbol, ↑treatment Fertility is used after these nouns: ↑soil …   Collocations dictionary

• symbol */*/ — UK [ˈsɪmb(ə)l] / US noun [countable] Word forms symbol : singular symbol plural symbols 1) a) a picture or shape used to represent something pagan fertility symbols symbol of: A crescent moon was the symbol of the old Ottoman Empire. b) a mark,… …   English dictionary

• symbol — sym|bol [ sımbl ] noun count ** 1. ) a picture or shape used to represent something: pagan fertility symbols symbol of: A crescent moon was the symbol of the old Ottoman Empire. a ) a mark, letter, number, etc. used to represent something, for… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Earth/fertility cult — The earth/fertility mississippian cult was associated with earthen platform mounds.The act of rebuilding the mounds, of adding additional layers of earth over burials, served as a symbol of renewal, which renewed the earthwork as much as human… …   Wikipedia

• Palm branch (symbol) — Palm fronds A palm branch (or palm frond or palm stem), usually refers to the leaves of the Arecaceae (sometimes known by the names Palmae). The palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory in pre Christian times. The Romans rewarded champions …   Wikipedia

• biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …   Universalium

• Scallop — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum …   Wikipedia