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

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