pennant

Meaning

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

Synonyms

banner

flag

streamer

pennon

standard

banderol

banderole

ensign

crown

👑

waft

uncultivated

wild

buntings

leather rope

gold-brocade flag

champion flag

tapering end of a pennant

pennoncel

pennoncelle

penoncel

badge

barren

bunting

colors

insignia

prize

sign

title

trademark

Translations

fanion

Wimpel

gallardete

banderín

wimpel

banderole

Stander

flâmula

gagliardetto

guidone

fiamma

bandierina

vaan

enseigne

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛnənt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: penon

In summary

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