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banderole

noun

ˈban-də-ˌrōl How to pronounce banderole (audio)
variants or banderol
Definition of banderolenext
as in banner
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling during the festival this ancient Italian city is bestrewn with banderoles celebrating its illustrious medieval heritage

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  1. banner
  2. flag
Noun
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Definition of banner
Noun
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Definition of flag
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“Banderole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banderole. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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