fanon
noun
fan·on
ˈfanən,
fəˈnōn
plural -s
: any of several articles used in religious ceremonials: such as
a
: maniple
b
: an oblation cloth for carrying vessels and bread for the Eucharist
c
: corporal entry 1
d
: a vestment that resembles a short cape and is worn by a Roman pontiff at solemn pontifical mass
called also orale
e
: infula sense 2a
Word History
Etymology
Middle English fanoun maniple, from Middle French fanon, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fano cloth