1. a narrow border or band, especially one used as a decorative element in heraldry
Usage: heraldic

Examples

• The coat of arms featured an orle of golden stars around the central shield.
• In heraldry, an orle typically runs parallel to the edge of the shield.
• The designer added an orle to frame the family crest.
• Medieval banners often displayed an orle as a decorative border.
• The heraldic orle was painted in contrasting colors to make it stand out.