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Water
Alchemical symbol for water.
Water Tribes
In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the population consists of four distinct cultures, collectively known as the “Four Nations”. Each nation is aligned with one of the four elements of Air, W…
Drinking water
Drinking water
Salt water (alchemy)
A symbol used in alchemy to represent salt water.
Water (alternate #1)
An alternate alchemical sign for the element of water, dating from the seventeenth century.
Water (alternate #2)
An alternate alchemical sign for the element of water, dating from the fifteenth century.
Hot water (alchemy)
An alchemical symbol indicating hot or warm water.
Water Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Water Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Bad water
A hobo symbol that signifies water not to be drink.
Campsite with fresh water
This hobo sign indicates a campsite that has access to fresh water.
Poisonous water
A hobo sign indicating contaminated water.
Water symbol
The hawk is believed to be in a continuous fight, protecting people from the evil spirits of the air and is closely associated with forces such as rain, wind, thunder, and lightning and sometimes ref…
Illuminati Brand: Water
One of four elemental brands used by the secret organization known as the Illuminati.
Water Transportation
Location where watercraft transport can be arranged.
Water Buffalo (Apple iOS 12.2)
Opal
Opal is one of the “oddballs” of the gemstone family. Composed primarily of hardened silica, its water content is much higher than most crystalline gems (around 10% of the total mass of many specimen…
Waterbending
In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, waterbending is the ability to mentally manipulate water through the use of martial arts.
Mercury (metal)
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum (from Greek "hydr-" water and "argyros" silver).
Ox (zodiac)
The Ox ( 牛 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Ox is denoted by the earthly branch character 丑. In the Vietnam…
Crocodile
The crocodile is one of nature’s premier predators; at home on land and in the water, crocodiles can remain motionless for hours while targeting prey, and their bite strength can reach over 3000 poun…
Feng Shui
Feng Shui is a system for arranging your surroundings in harmony and balance with the natural world around you. In Chinese, the words Feng Shui mean "wind and water." Feng Shui For Real Life is a con…
Two Goldfish
The two goldfish (Sanskrit: Gaur-matsya; Tibetan: ག་, Wylie: gser nya), representing the state of fearless suspension in a harmless ocean of samsara, metaphorically often refer to buddha-eyes or rigp…
Fire Nation
In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the population consists of four distinct cultures, collectively known as the “Four Nations”. Each nation is aligned with one of the four elements of Air, W…
Laguz
*Laguz or *Laukaz is the reconstructed Proto-Germanic name of the l-rune ᛚ, *laguz meaning "water" or "lake" and *laukaz meaning "leek".
Hei Matau
A hei matau is a bone or greenstone carving in the shape of a highly stylised fish hook typical of the Māori people of New Zealand. They represent strength, good luck and safe travel across water.
M (Mike)
"My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water."
Drink Fountain
A device equipped with a nozzle that when activated provides a stream of drinking water for public use.
Rain symbol
The meaning of the Rain symbols were very important as water in every form as one of the most vital elements for the sustenance of life. Rain symbols signified renewal, fertility and change.
Cactus Symbol
The Cactus is native to arid regions of America and is a plant which is adapted to extremely dry and hot environments having the ability to conserve water.
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1962. The flag was chosen by the independence committee of 1962. Red, black and white symbolize fir…
Coat of arms of Zambia
The coat of arms of Zambia was adopted on 24 October 1964 when the Republic of Zambia reached its independence. This coat of arms is adapted from the arms of the Colony of Northern Rhodesia which dat…
Flag of Mongolia
The Flag of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол улсын төрийн далбаа, State flag of Mongolia) consists of three equal bands, of alternating red, blue and red, with the soyombo national symbol centering the fi…
Aqua Fortis
Geber made this 'strong water', Nitric acid, by distilling green vitriol, with saltpetre and alum. When pure it is a colourless liquid, but it is often tinged brown by dissolved nitrogen oxides, whic…
Air Nomads
In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the population consists of four distinct cultures, collectively known as the “Four Nations”. Each nation is aligned with one of the four elements of Air, W…
Earth Kingdom
In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the population consists of four distinct cultures, collectively known as the “Four Nations”. Each nation is aligned with one of the four elements of Air, W…
Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus is an extremely powerful animal, both on land and in the water. Its massive size and fierce demeanor, yet also its association with fertility, all contribute to its potent symbolic m…
Purification (alchemy)
The sign for purification, or "purificatio", combines the symbols for 'water' (squiggly lines) and 'vessal' (bowl shape).
Mars-Saffron
A 17th century chemical symbol for Mar-Saffron. This form of rusted iron is produced by exposing small iron filings simultaneously to both water and air, causing them to oxidize quickly.
Hunab Ku
After being introduced to the concept by Hunbatz Men, who discussed this concept in his 1986 book Religión ciencia maya, Argüelles popularized Hunab Ku in his 1987 book The Mayan Factor. However, ins…
Minecraft Potion of Night Vision
Visually brightens everything to a light level of 15, brightens up water with a blue shine, brightens up lava with an orange shine (other players cannot see the enhanced lighting without this effect).
Skinny Dipper Flag
A skinny dipper is someone who swims naked, The Skinny Dipper Flag was designed by the nAKed Friends in Alaska. to inform others that they are entering an area where there could be social nudity. …
National Emblem of Bangladesh
The national emblem of Bangladesh was adopted shortly after independence in 1971.
Air
Alchemical sign for air.
13 Egeria
13 Egeria is a large main-belt G-type asteroid
Rat (Zodiac)
The Rat (wiktionary:大鼠) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Rat is associated with the earthly branch symbol 子.
Tiger (zodiac)
The Tiger ( 虎 ), is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Tiger is associated with the earthly branch symbol 寅.
Dragon (zodiac)
The Dragon (simplified Chinese: 龙; traditional Chinese: 龍) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dragon is associa…
Dog (zodiac)
The Dog ( 狗 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dog is associated with the earthly branch symbol 戌. The charac…
Rabbit (zodiac)
The Rabbit ( 兔 ) is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the earthly branch symbol 卯. In the related Vietnamese zodiac, the cat takes the …
Cross in a Circle Symbol
Native American Indians were a deeply spiritual people and they communicated their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through Symbols and Signs such as the Cross in a C…
Shivling or ling or shivalingam
The Lingam or Shivaling is considered to be a form of Lord Shiva in the Hindu Mythology. It has special powers and many people pray and perform rituals on the shivling for good health, peace and pros…
Horse (zodiac)
The Horse (馬 午) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
Goat (zodiac)
The Goat ( 羊 ) is the eighth sign of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Goat is associated with the earthly branch symbol…
Rooster (zodiac)
The Rooster (simplified Chinese: 鸡; traditional Chinese: 雞/鷄)) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rooster is re…
Monkey (zodiac)
The Monkey (猴) is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Monkey is associated with the earthly branch symbol 申.
Avanyu Symbol
The Avanyu symbol is one of the many snake-like deities that figure in the mythology of some Native American tribes, notably the Pueblo.
Turtle Symbol
The turtle is a sacred figure in Native American symbolism as it represents Mother Earth. The meaning of the Turtle symbol signifies good health and long life.
Coat of arms of Botswana
The coat of arms of Botswana was adopted on January 25, 1966. The center shield is supported by two zebras. The shape of the shield is that of traditional shields found in East Africa. On the top por…
Lotus
In terms of symbolic importance, the lotus has achieved a status that has seldom been equaled by any flower. Its beauty, perfume and central place in many belief systems has made it a true monarch of…
Seaweed Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Seaweed Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Coral Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Coral Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
River Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a River Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Iceberg Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate an Iceberg Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Current Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Current Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Swamp Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Swamp Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Salamander Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Salamander Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Mud Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Mud Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Ice Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate an Ice Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Plasma Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Plasma Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Rain Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Rain Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Quicksilver Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Quicksilver Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Shimmer Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Shimmer Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Ooze Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate an Ooze Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Fog Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Fog Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Rust Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Rust Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Lotus Dragon egg
Icon used to indicate a Lotus Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Snake
It's not much of an exaggeration to say that snakes are the most symbolically charged members of the entire animal kingdom. All across the world, snakes have occupied the entire spectrum between reve…
Abyss Dragon Egg
Icon used to indicate an Abyss Dragon egg in the game DragonVale.
Astrobiology Tartan
When one thinks of Scotland, many iconic images come to mind; rolling green hills, ancient castles, and Nessie swimming in her loch.
Varrick Global Industries
Symbol of Varrick Global Industries, a group featured in the television series “The Legend of Korra”.
Tidepool Dragon Egg
Icon used to indicate a Tidepool Dragon egg in the game Dragonvale.
Quicksand Dragon Egg
Icon used to indicate a Quicksand Dragon egg in the game Dragonvale.
Steam Dragon Egg
Icon used to indicate a Steam Dragon egg in the game Dragonvale.
Tulasi Plant
Tulasi, also called as the Indian Basil has a lot of significance in the Hindu mythology. People worship the plant like a goddess (deity) and consider it a very sacred plant. Tulasi is an excellent h…
Dissolution, Alchemical Process
The alchemical process of Dissolution as peculiarly represented by the symbol for Aquarius.
Flag of New Hampshire
The State of New Hampshire has held two seals since it declared its independence from Great Britain on January 5, 1776. While both seals have been retained, most people are only familiar with the Gre…
Seal of Vermont
The Great Seal of the State of Vermont is the official seal of the U.S. state of Vermont, used to emboss and authenticate official documents.
Seal of Wisconsin
The Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin is a seal used by the secretary of state to authenticate all of the governor’s official acts, except laws. It consists of the state coat of arms, with the wor…
Seal of Wisconsin
The Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin is a seal used by the secretary of state to authenticate all of the governor’s official acts, except laws. It consists of the state coat of arms, with the wor…
Earth
Alchemical symbol for earth
Unicorn
The unicorn is a legendary animal from folklore that resembles a white horse with a large,pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead, and sometimes a goat's beard and cloven hooves.
Treasure Vase or Um of Wisdom
The treasure vase or Urn of Wisdom (Tibetan: བུམ་པ, Wylie: bum pa) represents health, longevity, wealth, prosperity, wisdom and the phenomenon of space. Indeed, to disambiguate, "Space" (Sanskrit: āk…
Yin and Yang
In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin-yang (simplified Chinese: 阴阳; traditional Chinese: 陰陽; pinyin: yīnyáng), which is often called "yin and yang", is used to describe how seemingly opposite or …
Food safe symbol
The international symbol for food safe material is a wine glass and a fork symbol.
PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)
Polyethylene terephthalate (sometimes written poly(ethylene terephthalate)), commonly abbreviated PET, PETE, or the obsolete PETP or PET-P, is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family an…
Miscellaneous Plastics
Other plastics, such as acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, and polylactic acid (a bioplastic), and multilayer combinations of different plastics.
Denkyem
Crocodile
Nyame Dua
Tree of god or altar.
Machine Wash, Normal
Machine Wash, Normal
Machine Wash, Cold
Machine Wash, Cold
Machine Wash, Warm
Machine Wash, Warm
Machine Wash, Hot
Machine Wash, Hot
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Machine Wash, Hot
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Hand Wash
Hand Wash
The Celtic Shield
The Celtic shield is often used to ward off evil spirits, and also for protection.
Calcination
Calcination (also referred to as calcining) is a thermal treatment process in absence of air applied to ores and other solid materials to bring about a thermal decomposition, phase transition, or rem…
Distillation
Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatility of components in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or a physical separation process, and n…
Sublimation (phase transition)
Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through an intermediate liquid phase.
Agwé
In Vodou, and especially in Haiti, Agwé, also spelt Agoueh, is a loa who rules over the sea, fish, and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors. He is considered to be marri…
Non-ionizing radiation sign
Non-ionizing radiation sign
Flag of Botswana
The national flag of Botswana was adopted on September 30, 1966. The flag is light blue with a black horizontal band across the centre, with white fimbriation.
Flag of Chad
The national flag of the Republic of Chad (French: Drapeau du Tchad, Arabic: علم تشاد‎) is a vertical tricolor consisting (left to right) of a blue, a yellow and a red field.
Pig (zodiac)
The Pig (豬) is the twelfth and the last sign of the Earthly Branches ( 亥). It is characterized as yin so only the negative elements can be attached to it.
Muskrat tracks
Identifying animal tracks of the Muskrat indicates resilience, detachment and adaptability.
Chinese dragon
Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore.
Altostratus cloud
Altostratus is a middle altitude cloud genus belonging to the stratiform physical category characterized by a generally uniform gray to bluish-gray sheet or layer, lighter in color than nimbostratus …
Flag of Dominica
The flag of Dominica was adopted on November 3, 1978, with some small changes having been made in 1981, 1988, and 1990.
Flag of Guyana
The flag of Guyana, known as The Golden Arrow, has been the national flag of Guyana since May 1966 when the country became independent from the United Kingdom. It was designed by Whitney Smith, an Am…
Flag of Uzbekistan
The flag of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston davlat bayrogʻi, Russian: Государственный флаг Республики Узбекистан) was approved at the Eighth Extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the Republi…
Heart symbol
The heart symbol or "heart shape" (♥) is an ideograph used to express the idea of the "heart" in its metaphorical or symbolic sense as the center of emotion, including affection and love, especially …
Ur (rune), Uruz
aurochs
NFPA 704 warning sign
The US-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a standard NFPA 704 using a diamond with four colored sections each with a number indicating severity 0—4 (0 for no hazard, 4 indicates a …
The Tetractys Symbol
The tetractys (Greek: τετρακτύς), or tetrad, is a triangular figure consisting of ten points arranged in four rows: one, two, three, and four points in each row, which is the geometrical representati…
The JPMorgan Chase Bank Symbol
The stylized octagon Chase logo was introduced in 1961 by Chermayeff & Geismar, when the Chase National Bank and the Bank of the Manhattan Company merged to form the Chase Manhattan Bank. It remains…
Mitsubishi Motors Symbol
The logo of three red diamonds, shared with over forty other companies within the keiretsu, predates Mitsubishi Motors itself by almost a century.
Cascade Badge
One of eight signature items found in the first generation of the Pokémon franchise.
Green (color)
The symbolism of the color green.
House Frey
The sigil of House Frey from Game of Thrones.
House Bolton
The sigil of House Bolton from Game of Thrones.
Coral
Found primarily in warm or tropical waters, coral presents a somewhat enigmatic facade that nonetheless carries multiple symbolic meanings.
Amethyst
Like many gemstones, the amethyst possesses a number of different symbolic meanings.
Ruby
Like many gemstones, the ruby possesses a number of different symbolic meanings.
Aquamarine
Like many gemstones, the aquamarine possesses a number of different symbolic meanings.
Pearl
Although pearls are not technically 'stones' in the way many other gems are, they still carry a wealth of symbolic meaning. In certain cultures, these beauties are accorded particularly high status, …
Aztec Sun Stone
Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Aztecs were the mightiest civilization ever seen in the Americas. While much of their culture was destroyed, lost and/…
Jade
In purely monetary terms, jade doesn't always measure up to more desirable stones such as diamonds or rubies. On the other hand, when it comes to symbolic meaning, a rich history, and holding a rever…
Decoction (alchemy)
An old alchemical sign for decoction.
Aqua regia
This mixture of two different acids was an important substance in the practice of alchemy.
Aqua regia (alternate)
This mixture of two different acids was an important substance in the practice of alchemy.
Quintessence (alchemy)
In the context of alchemy, the word "quintessence" can refer to a number of different things, some of them rather esoteric in nature.
Quintessence (alternate)
In the context of alchemy, the word "quintessence" can refer to a number of different things, some of them rather esoteric in nature.
Fox
The fox carries important meaning in a number of cultures, and the nature of its symbolism varies quite widely, both between cultures and sometimes within them. While some of these meanings are quite…
Rain Badge
One of eight signature items found in the third generation of the Pokémon franchise.
Monad of Dr. John Dee
Although this symbol dates back less than five hundred years, the components it consists of, as well as the meanings of those components, are significantly older.
Boar
When it comes to symbolic meaning, the boar can be distinctly different from the “pig”, so this article will only address the former. While there are some general connotations to the boar that are fa…
White Precipitate (alternate #3)
An early chemical symbol for the white powder created by putting corrosive sublimate in a solution of ammonia or sal ammoniac.
Olive
Olives have been cultivated by Mediterranean peoples for at least five thousand years, and are still a major staple of cuisines in the region. This article will address not just the olive itself, but…
Fen Badge
One of eight signature items found in the fourth generation of the Pokémon franchise.
Ebony
Ebony has been prized by humans for thousands of years; its dense structure, dark color and the ease with which it takes polish has made this hardwood a favorite material among craftspeople and artis…
White Rose
Perhaps the most famous of all flowers, the rose has been a prominent symbol for many millennia. The symbolic meanings of this flower are almost innumerable, but one of the easiest ways to catalog th…
Amazonite
Alkali feldspar mineral, a stone that represents harmony, healing and prosperity. Known as the "stone of truth".
bagua (feng shui)
a Chinese religious motif incorporating the eight trigrams of the I Ching, typically arranged octagonally around a symbol denoting the balance of yin and yang, or around a mirror. bagua regar…
The Breitling Logo
Breitling is a Swiss watchmaker based in Grenchen, Switzerland. Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in 1884 in Saint-Imier. Breitling is known for precision-made chronometers useful to aviators.
Mu
Mu is the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 40.
Chinese Dragon Symbol
An ancient seal script form of the character for "dragon" that is now written 龍 or 龙 and pronounced lóng in Mandarin Chinese.
The International Flag of Planet Earth
The International flag of Planet earth is a common flag to be used by expeditors of outer space who represent the earth, regardless of their country of origin.
Shri Yantra\Sri Yantra
The Shri Yantra or Sri Yantra is a Hindu symbol that represents good wealth and prosperity. It is believed that placing the Sri Yantra in the right place at the right time can bring positivity in the…
Bridgeville United Church Tartan
When one thinks of Scotland, many iconic images come to mind; rolling green hills, ancient castles, and Nessie swimming in her loch.
Order of the Red Lotus
Insignia of an anarchist group featured in the television series “The Legend of Korra”.
Earthen Fire Refinery
Insignia of the Earthen Fire Refinery, an organization featured in the franchise “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.
Equalists
Symbol of the Equalists, a revolutionary group featured in the television series “The Legend of Korra”.
Mem Letter
Mem (also spelled Meem, Meme, or Mim) is the thirteenth letter of the Semitic abjads, including Hebrew mēm מ, Aramaic Mem , Syriac mīm ܡܡ, Arabic mīm م and Phoenician mēm . Its value is [m].
Nun Letter
Nun is the fourteenth letter of the Semitic abjads, including Phoenician Nūn , Hebrew Nun נ, Aramaic Nun , Syriac Nūn ܢܢ, and Arabic Nūn ن (in abjadi order). Its numerical value is 50. It is the thir…
Betel Leaf
The betel leaf, also called as paan ka patta (Hindi), is used in all important Hindu festivals and occasions. It is a simple leaf, yet comes with powerful health benefits and is also an important ing…

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