pennon

/ˈpɛnən/
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Other forms: pennons

Definitions of pennon
  1. noun
    a long flag; often tapering
    synonyms: pennant, streamer, waft
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    types:
    pennoncel, pennoncelle, penoncel
    a small pennant borne on a lance
    type of:
    flag
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  2. noun
    wing of a bird
    synonyms: pinion
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    type of:
    wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
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