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US State Symbols

 

Official state symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of each state or the entire United States

 

 

Arizona Symbols

 

Arizona Greeting

 

Arizona Symbols

Amphibian, Anthem (Song), Alternate Anthem (Song), Bird, Butterfly, Colors, Fish, Flag, Flower, Fossil, Gemstone, Mammal, Mineral, Motto, Neckwear, Nicknames, Reptile, Seal, Tree

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona State Neckware

Bola TieArizona State Neckware: Bola Tie

 

Adopted on August 13, 1971.

 

The bola tie, which originated in Arizona, became the official neckwear of Arizona by legislative action on August 13, 1971. The bola tie, a "new symbol of the West," is usually crafted by silversmiths and leather makers in almost every conceivable shape, size, and type. The silver bola tie adorned with turquoise is generally considered the official style

 


 

 

 

 

 

State Symbols

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State symbols represent things that are special to a particular state.

 

symbol  \ˈsim-bəl\
noun


Etymology:
in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together, compare, from syn- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 15th century

1:  Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible.

 

 

 

 

 
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