pennant

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɛnənt/ (pin–pen merger) IPA(key): /ˈpɪ̟nənt/ Rhymes: -ɛnənt Hyphenation: pen‧ant === Noun === 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. 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 ==== Not to be confused with pedant (one overly concerned with correctness), nor with pendant (a piece of jewellery). ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== pennon pendant ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Pennant in the 1921 edition of Collier's Encyclopedia.