5 x 11: The Code of Heraldry

In accordance with our methodological approach to heraldic parophony, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the coat of arms of Cabeça de Vaca (from Portugal): “a cow's head and neck argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Genesis 41: 1-4.
Canting impression: “cabeza de vaca” (Castilian » cow's head).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » cow's head.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 536.