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vexillum

noun vex·il·lum \ vek-ˈsi-ləm \

Definition of vexillum

plural vexilla play \vek-ˈsi-lə\

1 : a square flag of the ancient Roman cavalry

2 : the web or vane of a feather

Origin and Etymology of vexillum

Latin; akin to Latin velum curtain, awning

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