pennant
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See also: Pennant
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
pennant (plural pennants)
- A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
- The broad pennant flown by commodores.
- The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
- The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
- A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.
- (sports) 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.
- A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
- A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
- A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
- Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.
Usage notes[edit]
Not to be confused with pedant (one overly concerned with correctness), nor with pendant (a piece of jewellery).
Derived terms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
flag on ship to represent special condition
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baseball: flag representing championship
Further reading[edit]
- Pennant in the 1921 edition of Collier's Encyclopedia.
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