1 pennon | Definition of pennon
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

pennon

noun
pen·​non | \ ˈpe-nÉ™n How to pronounce pennon (audio) \

Definition of pennon

1a : 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 Example Sentences Learn More about pennon

Keep scrolling for more

Synonyms for pennon

Synonyms

banderole (or banderol), banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant (also pendent) [chiefly British], pennant, standard, streamer

Visit the Thesaurus for More 

Examples of pennon in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of pennon

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

History and Etymology for pennon

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

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on pennon

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with pennon

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for pennon

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pennon

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!