Symbolism In Culture

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one

adjective cowardly or fearful

  • The chicken was marinated in a blend of herbs and spices before being roasted to perfection.
  • Let's grab some fried chicken for lunch today!
  • I can't believe she chickened out of skydiving at the last minute.
  • She's always been the mother hen of the group, looking out for everyone like a chicken protecting her chicks.

noun A large carnivorous feline mammal of Africa and India, having a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders.

  • The lion is known as the king of the jungle due to its majestic appearance and powerful roar.
  • I saw a lion at the zoo yesterday and it was so cool!
  • That guy thinks he's a lion, always trying to show off his muscles.
  • She has the heart of a lion, always facing challenges with courage and determination.

noun A male chicken, typically with brightly colored plumage and a large comb on its head

  • The rooster crowed at the break of dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
  • I woke up to the sound of the rooster making a racket outside my window.
  • That rooster is one loud dude, always making a fuss in the morning.
  • He strutted around like a proud rooster, showing off his accomplishments.

noun a long, pointed tooth, usually one of a pair, that protrudes from the mouth of certain animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars

  • The elephant's tusk is a valuable commodity in the illegal ivory trade.
  • I can't believe how long that walrus's tusk is!
  • Check out the size of that dude's tusk! It's massive!
  • His sharp wit was like a tusk, cutting through the nonsense with ease.

noun a heraldic charge consisting of a cross formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing in the center

  • The flag of Scotland features a white saltire on a blue field.
  • I noticed the saltire design on the flag of Scotland.
  • That saltire thing on the flag looks pretty cool.
  • The two roads formed a saltire in the middle of the forest.