pennant

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English

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Church pennant as used by the Royal Navy, Commonwealth Navies, and Royal Netherlands Navy.
A pennant (sense 3) in support of the University of Pittsburgh athletic teams

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛnənt/
  • Rhymes: -ɛnənt
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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pennant (plural pennants)

  1. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
    1. The broad pennant flown by commodores.
    2. The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
    3. The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
  2. 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. (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.
  4. A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
  5. A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
  6. A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
  7. Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.

Usage notes

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Not to be confused with pedant (one overly concerned with correctness), nor with pendant (a piece of jewellery).

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