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What is another word for pennons?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnənz] (IPA)

Pennons are small flags or banners that are often used in displays, parades, and other ceremonial events. Synonyms for pennons include banners, flags, standards, emblems, streamers, pendants, ensigns, pennants, and guidons. Each of these words refers to a type of flag or banner used for visual communication or decorative purposes. Banners are often large and intended to be read from a distance, while standards and emblems are more symbolic and represent specific groups or organizations. Streamers and pendants are long, flowing pieces of fabric that add movement and color to parades and other events, while pennants and guidons are smaller flags used to represent teams, clubs, or other groups.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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In a broad cabinet with glazed doors are to be seen among various monstrosities of glass and porcelain two battered sugar ships with paper pennons, and a bridal wreath with crumpled white muslin blossoms and arsenic-green leaves.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
The girdle of rubies had melted, had become the pale red lining of a falling mantle; the large spaces of gold grew dim; orange and yellow streamers blended; lilac and blue pennons faded to deep greys; dark hoods and dark veils were drawn closer; purple was gathered like garments about the loins; the night fell, and the sky, now decorated with a crescent moon and a few stars, was filled with stillness and adoration.
"Muslin"
George Moore
As an army rather, with thrilling bugles and the Mexican eagle aloft, and regiment numbers in gold on pennons of brightest red!
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

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