Definition of GULES

gules

Meanings

Noun

  • Red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines.
  • plural of gule

Adj

  • In blazon, of the colour red.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English goules, from Old French geule (“animal’s mouth, throat”) via Middle French geules. Compare with French gueules, Portuguese goelas and Spanish gules.

Scrabble Score: 6

gules is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gules is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gules is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

gules is a valid Words With Friends word