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pennant

noun
/ˈpɛnənt/

Etymology

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

  1. derived from penna
  2. derived from pennon
  3. derived from penon
  4. inherited from penon

Definitions

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

  2. A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to…

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

  3. 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.
  4. ›+ 7 more definitions

    1. A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show…

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

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

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

    4. Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics…

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

    5. A surname.

    6. A number of places in Wales

      A number of places in Wales:

    7. A village in the Rural Municipality of Riverside No. 168, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Derived

answering pennant, gin pennant, Irish pennant, pennanted, pennantless, wandering pennant, Pennant Hills

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA