pennon

noun

pen·​non ˈpe-nən 

1

a

: a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign

b

: pennant sense 1a

2

: wing, pinion

Synonyms

• banderole
• banderol
• banner
• colors
• ensign
• flag
• guidon
• jack
• pendant [chiefly British]
• pendent
• pennant
• standard
• streamer

Examples of pennon in a Sentence

pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French penun, diminutive of penne quill, wing feather — more at pen

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

pennon

noun

pen·​non ˈpen-ən 

1

: a long triangular or forked streamer attached to the head of a lance as a flag

2

: flag entry 2 sense 1, pennant