goles (heráldica)
1. In heraldry, the color red, represented in engravings by diagonal lines from upper left to lower right
The shield displayed a lion rampant in gules.
O brasão exibia um leão rampante em goles.
2. Red coloring or tincture used in coats of arms and heraldic designs
The gules of the royal banner symbolized courage and valor.
Os goles da bandeira real simbolizavam coragem e valor.
Gules is a specialized technical term used exclusively in heraldry, genealogy, and medieval studies. It is not commonly used in everyday speech in either English or Portuguese, but remains the standard term in formal heraldic descriptions and coat of arms documentation.
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