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单词 guidon
释义

guidon

noun

gui·​don ˈgī-ˌdän How to pronounce guidon (audio)
-dᵊn
1
: a small flag
especially : one borne by a military unit as a unit marker
2
: one who carries a guidon

Synonyms

  • banderole
  • banderol
  • banner
  • colors
  • ensign
  • flag
  • jack
  • pendant [chiefly British]
  • pendent
  • pennant
  • pennon
  • standard
  • streamer
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Example Sentences

each army command unit flew a different color guidon, though they were all the same shape
Recent Examples on the Web The next night, Ahmed's toes were crushed with a guidon. Alex French, Esquire, 11 Jan. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from guide

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

guidon

noun

as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling each army command unit flew a different color guidon, though they were all the same shape

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • flag
  • banner
  • pennon
  • ensign
  • pennant
  • colors
  • insignia
  • streamer
  • banderole
  • pendent
  • standard
  • pendant
  • tricolor
  • jack
  • gonfalon
  • banderol
  • crest
  • signaler
  • burgee
  • bunting
  • badge
  • signaller
  • semaphore
  • white flag
  • black flag
  • union jack
  • Jolly Roger
  • waft
  • coat of arms
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