emˈblēmə, -lāmə, -lemə noun
( plural emblema·ta -məd.ə)
Etymology: Latin
1. : a featured picture or ornament in mosaic work used frequently by the ancients for decorating pavement or wall
2. : separate ornament done in relief and often in precious metal that was attached as decoration (as to a ship or piece of furniture) especially by the ancient Romans — usually used in plural