The palate is literally the roof of the mouth, and so the means of testing the taste of something, or the pleasure of taste itself: Too much junk food can ruin your palate; The white wine appealed to her palate. A palette is the board on which an artist mixes paints to make different colours. It is sometimes used to refer to a range of colours.
The four-feathered wing, the Sayap, symbolizes the protection of justice, tranquillity, prosperity, and peace. The scroll reads ‘Brunei City of Peace’. The flag and umbrella are based on ancient royal regalia while the mast represents the state. Effective date: c. 1984.