noun

vert

vurt

noun

In heraldry, the colour green, traditionally shown in engravings as diagonal lines.

"The shield was divided into quarters of gules and vert."

A flat, ramp-like surface used by skateboarders and skiers for vertical tricks.

"The skatepark added a new vert ramp for advanced riders."

adjective

In heraldic blazon, coloured green.

"The family crest bears a vert dragon on a gold field."

How to Use Vert

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA heraldry term for green, or (in sports) a vertical ramp for skating and skiing tricks.

Common mistake

Don't confuse the heraldic colour term with the unrelated skate/ski sense — context (a coat of arms vs. a skatepark) makes clear which is meant.

Common pairings

vert ramp a field of vert

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From Old French vert ("green"), going back to Latin viridis — the same Latin root that gives English "verdant" and "viridian."

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