pennon
noun
pen·non ˈpe-nən 
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
Relevance
- 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
