Main Entry: in·sig·nia

Pronunciation: \in-ˈsig-nē-ə\

Variant(s): also in·sig·ne \-(ˌ)nē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural in·sig·nia or in·sig·ni·as

Etymology: Latin insignia, plural of insigne mark, badge, from neuter of insignis marked, distinguished, from in- + signum mark — more at sign

Date: 1648

1 : a badge of authority or honor
2 : a distinguishing mark or sign