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单词 pennon
释义

pennon

noun

pen·​non ˈpe-nən How to pronounce pennon (audio)
1
a
: a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign
b
: pennant sense 1a
2
: wing, pinion

Synonyms

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

pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French penun, diminutive of penne quill, wing feather — more at pen

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

pennon

noun

as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival

Synonyms & Similar Words

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