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pennant.

A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɛnənt//ˈpɪ̟nənt/pin-pen-merger

  1. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition. The broad pennant flown by commodores.

  2. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition. The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.

  3. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition. The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.

  4. A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.

  5. The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.

    The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.

  6. A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.

  7. A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.

  8. A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales

  9. Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.

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