n. (pl.-ra) beak; prow of ancient warship; platform or pulpit for speaking; musical conductor's dais; any beak-like part or thing. rostral, a.rostrate, a. beaked. rostriform, rostroid, a. beak-like. rostrulum, n. (pl.- la) small rostrum.
Green stands for the country's natural resources. White represents peace, justice, and unity. Blue recalls the sea and the capital Freetown's natural harbour. Effective date: 27 April 1961.