pennon

noun

pen·​non ˈpe-nən How to pronounce pennon (audio)
Synonyms of pennonnext
1
a
: a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign
b
: pennant sense 1a
2
: wing, pinion

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Examples of pennon in a Sentence

pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of pennon was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near pennon

Pennisetum

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“Pennon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennon. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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pennon

noun
pen·​non ˈpen-ən How to pronounce pennon (audio)
1
: a long triangular or forked streamer attached to the head of a lance as a flag
2
: flag entry 2 sense 1, pennant

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