toison

/tɔɪˈzoʊn, tɔɪˈzoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a heraldic term referring to the long hair or feathers on the legs or neck of a lion in a coat of arms, especially in medieval heraldry

“The coat of arms featured a proud lion with a toison on its neck.”

Synonyms

  • coat of arms
  • heraldry