pennon

pen·non

noun \ˈpe-nən\

Definition of PENNON

1

a : a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign b : pennant 1a

2

: wing, pinion

Examples of PENNON

1. <pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival>

Origin of PENNON

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PENNON

Synonyms: banderole (or banderol), banner, colors, ensign, guidon, jack, pendant (also pendent) [chiefly British], pennant, flag, standard, streamer

Related Words: bunting, gonfalon; black flag, Jolly Roger, tricolor, union jack, white flag; burgee, semaphore, signaler (or signaller), waft; badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

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Rhymes with PENNON

guenon, Lenin, Lennon, rennin, tenon