banderole

noun

ban·de·role | \ˈban-də-ˌrōl

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variants: or banderol

Definition of banderole

1 : a long narrow forked flag or streamer

2 : a long scroll bearing an inscription or a device

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during the festival this ancient Italian city is bestrewn with banderoles celebrating its illustrious medieval heritage

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The first known use of banderole was in 1562

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