A heraldic shield with a blue surface, which is represented by the horizontal lines.

Azure Shield

A heraldic shield with a blue surface, which is represented by the horizontal lines.

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the color tincture, azure (blue), represented by horizontal lines.

Azure Shield Color

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the color tincture, azure (blue), represented by horizontal lines.

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known as "wheeling its drowsy flight" during fine evenings. This it does in search of a patch of cow-dung, through which it makes its way until reaching the ground, where it bores a perpendicular tunnel about 8 inches deep, and as wide as a man's finger; then ascending to the surface it conveys a quantity of dung to the bottom, and on this it proceeds to deposit an egg; another layer of the same material and another egg follow until the entire shaft is filled." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Dung Beetle

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known…

The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird, and a member of the family Corvidae native to North America. It belongs to the "blue" or American jays, which are, among the Corvidae, not closely related to other jays. It is adaptable, aggressive and omnivorous, and has been colonizing new habitat for many decades

Blue Jay

The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird, and a member of the family Corvidae native to…

The bluebirds are medium-sized, mostly insectivorous or omnivorous birds in the genus Sialia of the thrush family Turdidae. These are one of the relatively few thrush genera to be restricted to the Americas. As the name implies, these are attractive birds with blue, or blue and red, plumage. Female birds are less brightly colored than males, although color patterns are similar and there is no noticeable difference in size between sexes.

Bluebird

The bluebirds are medium-sized, mostly insectivorous or omnivorous birds in the genus Sialia of the…

This Antique bottle is a small watch shaped perfume bottle. Made out of blue and white glass, it has handles for suspension that is similar to a hunting flask.

Antique Bottle

This Antique bottle is a small watch shaped perfume bottle. Made out of blue and white glass, it has…

"The Blue Carabus, <em>C. cyaneus</em>, is an inch and a quarter long, the body oval, flat, and above of a brilliant blue." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Blue Carabus

"The Blue Carabus, C. cyaneus, is an inch and a quarter long, the body oval, flat, and above…

A blue flower that is in the shape of a funnel. They tend to cluster on the ends of the stalks.

Polemonium Confertum

A blue flower that is in the shape of a funnel. They tend to cluster on the ends of the stalks.

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, vair, represented by alternating azure (blue) and argent (silver) bell shapes with horizontal lines.

Counter-Vair Shield Fur

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, vair, represented by alternating azure (blue) and argent…

This perennial is native to both South Africa and Australia; plant bears blue daisy-like flowers.

Blue Daisy

This perennial is native to both South Africa and Australia; plant bears blue daisy-like flowers.

An illustration of a blue rock-dove.

Blue rock-dove

An illustration of a blue rock-dove.

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

Front Elevation

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

A flower with elegant blue petals. The pedals are approximately 1.5 inches in length.

Plectranthus Fruticocus

A flower with elegant blue petals. The pedals are approximately 1.5 inches in length.

A perennial plant that is usually blue and erect, with oval petals. It is commonly found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Jacob's Ladder

A perennial plant that is usually blue and erect, with oval petals. It is commonly found in the temperate…

A group of blue jays attacking a nest and eating eggs.

Blue Jays

A group of blue jays attacking a nest and eating eggs.

Also known as Cyanocitta cristata. These birds have a loud, harsh voice and striking colors. They occasionally prey upon the eggs or young of other birds, but mostly feed largely upon grain and other hard seeds. They are located broadly throughout North America.

The Common Blue Jay

Also known as Cyanocitta cristata. These birds have a loud, harsh voice and striking colors. They occasionally…

A domesticated red and blue macaw, perched above a pair of dogs.

Red and Blue Macaw

A domesticated red and blue macaw, perched above a pair of dogs.

A blue flower with calyx longer than the tube of the corolla. They typically bloom in April and May, and are found in Europe and Siberia.

Pulmonaria Mollis

A blue flower with calyx longer than the tube of the corolla. They typically bloom in April and May,…

"The family Morphidae contains the largest and most splendid of the South American butterflies. Their wings, often 7 inches in expanse, are generally of a brilliant metallic blue, which, as the insect flies, flashes in the sunlight so as to be visible, it is said, a quarter of a mile off." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Morphidae

"The family Morphidae contains the largest and most splendid of the South American butterflies. Their…

The Argent Ordinary is a gyron design in an azure (blue) color, moving from the dexter (right) side.

Argent Ordinary

The Argent Ordinary is a gyron design in an azure (blue) color, moving from the dexter (right) side.

The Argent Ordinary is a bend on the sinister (left) side in a wavy azure (blue) color.

Argent Ordinary

The Argent Ordinary is a bend on the sinister (left) side in a wavy azure (blue) color.

The Azure Ordinary has a chief point in vair.

Azure Ordinary

The Azure Ordinary has a chief point in vair.

The Azure Ordinary is a gurge issuing from the sinister (left) base.

Azure Ordinary

The Azure Ordinary is a gurge issuing from the sinister (left) base.

The Barry of Five Ordinary is of azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

Barry of Five Ordinary

The Barry of Five Ordinary is of azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

The Bendy Sinister of Six Ordinary is in azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

Bendy Sinister of Six Ordinary

The Bendy Sinister of Six Ordinary is in azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

The Chevronny of Six Ordinary is in azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

Chevronny of Six Ordinary

The Chevronny of Six Ordinary is in azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

The Fusilly Ordinary is in argent (silver) and azure (blue).

Fusilly Ordinary

The Fusilly Ordinary is in argent (silver) and azure (blue).

The Gyronny of Eight is in or and azure (blue).

Gyronny of Eight Ordinary

The Gyronny of Eight is in or and azure (blue).

The Lozengy Ordinary has colors of argent (silver) and azure (blue).

Lozengy Ordinary

The Lozengy Ordinary has colors of argent (silver) and azure (blue).

The Or Ordinary in pile azure (blue).

Or Ordinary

The Or Ordinary in pile azure (blue).

The Or Ordinary is chiefly colored in azure or blue.

Or Ordinary

The Or Ordinary is chiefly colored in azure or blue.

The Per Bend Indented is in azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

Per Bend Indented Ordinary

The Per Bend Indented is in azure (blue) and argent (silver) colors.

The Per Fesse Escartely Ordinary is in azure (blue) and or.

Escartely Per Fesse Ordinary

The Per Fesse Escartely Ordinary is in azure (blue) and or.

The Per Fesse Nebuly is in azure (blue) and argent (silver).

Per Fesse Nebuly Ordinary

The Per Fesse Nebuly is in azure (blue) and argent (silver).

The Per Pale Ordinary has the right half side in argent (silver) and the left half in per fesse azure (blue) and or.

Per Pale Ordinary

The Per Pale Ordinary has the right half side in argent (silver) and the left half in per fesse azure…

The Per Pale is a pattern of five sections on each side in the colors or and azure (blue), counterchanged.

Per Pale Ordinary

The Per Pale is a pattern of five sections on each side in the colors or and azure (blue), counterchanged.

The Per Pale Potented is in argent (silver) and azure (blue).

Per Pale Potented Ordinary

The Per Pale Potented is in argent (silver) and azure (blue).

The Per Pall Ordinary is reversed in or, argent (silver), and azure (blue) colors.

Per Pall Ordinary

The Per Pall Ordinary is reversed in or, argent (silver), and azure (blue) colors.

The Pily Barwise Ordinary is in argent (silver) and azure (blue).

Pily Barwise Ordinary

The Pily Barwise Ordinary is in argent (silver) and azure (blue).

The Quarterly Ordinary has colors of or and azure (blue).

Quarterly Ordinary

The Quarterly Ordinary has colors of or and azure (blue).

Also known as Pontederia cordata. A blue plant with numerous spikes of blue flowers. It generally is found growing in shallow waters.

Pickerelweed

Also known as Pontederia cordata. A blue plant with numerous spikes of blue flowers. It generally is…

"Potent counter-potent, sometimes called varry cuppy, differs from potent in that the potents of the same tincture are placed base to base and point to point."—Aveling, 1891

Potent Counter-Potent Shield

"Potent counter-potent, sometimes called varry cuppy, differs from potent in that the potents of the…

"Potent is when the field is covered with figures of potents, or crutches. Potent is now an obsolete word ... Potent, like vair, is of the alternate tinctures of argent and azure."—Aveling, 1891

Potent Shield

"Potent is when the field is covered with figures of potents, or crutches. Potent is now an obsolete…

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, potent, represented by alternating azure (blue) and argent (silver) T shapes.

Potent Shield Fur

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, potent, represented by alternating azure (blue) and…

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, potent-counter-potent, represented by alternating azure (blue) and argent (silver) T shapes.

Potent-Counter-Potent Shield Fur

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, potent-counter-potent, represented by alternating azure…

A flower that is native to eastern North American. It is either blue or white with leafy stems.

Polemonium Reptans

A flower that is native to eastern North American. It is either blue or white with leafy stems.

"The Azurine or Blue Roach, <em>L. ceruleus</em>, is a small fish, seldom exceeding a pound in weight; the flesh is firm, and of good flavour." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Blue Roach

"The Azurine or Blue Roach, L. ceruleus, is a small fish, seldom exceeding a pound in weight;…

"Hurts, Azure. HURTS. Blue roundlets: the colour is expressed in the name; therefore the tincture is not otherwise named in emblazoning a coat of arms." -Hall, 1862

Roundlet Hurts

"Hurts, Azure. HURTS. Blue roundlets: the colour is expressed in the name; therefore the tincture is…

A white flower with stripes of blue down the center. It typically blooms in the Spring, and is found in Asia and the Middle East. The leaves grow in twos, and are strap-like.

Puschkinia Scilloides

A white flower with stripes of blue down the center. It typically blooms in the Spring, and is found…

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

Sectional Elevation

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

"A prism is used to disperse ordinary light, and slits are cut in paper S to only allow yellow and blue light to pass. These two simple colors will be blended by the lens, forming a light that is nearly white. The effect of mingling any two colors may be determined in this way." -Avery 1895

Color Spectrum

"A prism is used to disperse ordinary light, and slits are cut in paper S to only allow yellow and blue…

Commonly found throughout Europe, the blue titmouse is known for destroying the buds of flowers, and is not well-liked by gardeners for this reason.

Blue Tit

Commonly found throughout Europe, the blue titmouse is known for destroying the buds of flowers, and…

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, vair, represented by alternating azure (blue) and argent (silver) bell shapes with horizontal lines.

Vair Shield Fur

A shield or escutcheon emblazoned with the fur, vair, represented by alternating azure (blue) and argent…

A heraldic shield with argent (silver) and azure (blue) tinctures.

Varus Shield

A heraldic shield with argent (silver) and azure (blue) tinctures.

Violet of blue color.

Blue Violet

Violet of blue color.

Found from Louisiana to New Jersey, the blue-winged yellow warbler migrates south to tropical parts of America during the winter.

Blue-Winged Yellow Warbler

Found from Louisiana to New Jersey, the blue-winged yellow warbler migrates south to tropical parts…