noun
- a narrow border or band, especially one used as a decorative element in heraldry
Usage: heraldic
Examples
- The coat of arms featured an orle of golden stars around the central shield.
- In heraldry, an orle typically runs parallel to the edge of the shield.
- The designer added an orle to frame the family crest.
- Medieval banners often displayed an orle as a decorative border.
- The heraldic orle was painted in contrasting colors to make it stand out.