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pen·non noun also pen·on \ˈpenən\ (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French penon, aug. of penne feather, wing — more at pen 1. a. : a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance: as (1) : one borne as the ensign of a knight bachelor in the middle ages (2) : one borne as the ensign of a modern regiment of lancers b. : pennant 2a 2. : a flag of any shape : banner 3. : wing, pinion 4. : a retractor muscle of the septa of a zooantharian — called also muscle pennon Synonyms: see flag |