What is another word for pennon?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnən] (IPA)

Pennon, a noun, refers to a flag or banner, often used as a military ensign. Synonyms for the word "pennon" include banner, standard, flag, ensign, pennant, guidon, streamer, burgee, colors, and vexillum. While some of these words have specific connotations, such as 'guidon' used specifically for cavalry units, all can be used interchangeably to refer to a flag or banner. These words are often used in historical or military contexts, but can also be applied to any decorative or ceremonial flag or banner. With the variety of synonyms available, writers can choose the word that best suits their context and intended meaning.

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What are the hypernyms for Pennon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Pennon?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for pennon (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Pennon?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for pennon (as nouns)

Usage examples for Pennon

The trumpet of March has blown, the pennon of May is not yet unfurled; and even the cloudless sunshine of the past two days has only reduplicated the skeleton trees in skeleton shadows.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
It was an evening that made you think of legend and song, of knights riding home across the bridge when the fight was over, of ladies watching from those windows high for the first glimpse of streaming pennon and waving plume.
"A Vanished Hand"
Sarah Doudney
The earl shook the pennon aloft, and swore he would carry it as his spoil into Scotland, and plant it upon his castle of Dalkeith.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott

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