animals in symbolism
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The lamb, the pelican, and the unicorn, are symbols of Christ. , . ,.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “animals in symbolism” mean?
The lamb, the pelican, and the unicorn, are symbols of Christ. , . ,.
Is “animals in symbolism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.