1. decorative drapery or cloth depicted flowing from a helmet in heraldic designs
Usage: heraldry
2. coverings or cloaks that envelop or conceal something
Usage: literary

Examples

• The coat of arms featured elaborate mantlings flowing from the knight’s helmet.
• Medieval heraldic designs often included colorful mantlings as decorative elements.
• The artist carefully painted the mantlings in gold and crimson.
• Heraldic mantlings traditionally represent torn cloth from battle.
• The family crest displayed ornate mantlings beneath the crown.
• Snow created white mantlings over the mountain peaks.