Masculine

pendão

Meaning

(masculine) tassel (male inflorescence of maize)
(masculine) banner

vendel

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pẽˈdɐ̃w̃/

Cognate with Spanish

pendón

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese pendon (“banner”), from Old Spanish pendon (Modern Spanish pendón), from Old Occitan penon, from Old French pennon, diminutive of penne (“feather”), from Latin penna (“feather, wing”).

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Masculine

pendão

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