meaning of trophy
1. A sign or memorial of a victory raised on the field of battle, or, in case of a naval victory, on the nearest land. Sometimes trophies were erected in the chief city of the conquered people.
2. The representation of such a memorial, as on a medal; esp. (Arch. ), an ornament representing a group of arms and military weapons, offensive and defensive.
3. Anything taken from an enemy and preserved as a memorial of victory, as arms, flags, standards, etc.
4. Any evidence or memorial of victory or conquest; as, every redeemed soul is a trophy of grace.
5. something given as a token of victory
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