guidon

noun

gui·don | \ ˈgī-ˌdän

How to pronounce guidon (audio)

, -dᵊn \

Definition of guidon

1 : a small flag especially : one borne by a military unit as a unit marker

2 : one who carries a guidon

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Synonyms for guidon

Synonyms

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

Examples of guidon in a Sentence

each army command unit flew a different color guidon, though they were all the same shape

Recent Examples on the Web The next night, Ahmed's toes were crushed with a guidon. — Alex French, Esquire, "The Mysterious Death of a Muslim Marine Recruit," 11 Jan. 2017

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Dictionary Entries near guidon

guiding telescope

Guidonian syllables

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“Guidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidon. Accessed 16 May. 2021.

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