v.t. mark with network-like lines; a. like network. reticular, a. net-like; intricate. reticulation, n. reticulate marking. reticule, n. handbag, especially of net. reticulose, a. reticulated. reticulum, n. (pl.- la) network; second stomach of ruminant. retiforma. net-like; reticulate.
The yellow of the emblem is said to denote Angola's natural wealth. Red is said to stand for the blood spilt by the freedom fighters. Black represents Africa. Effective date: 11 November 1975.