pennon

• Nom désignant un long drapeau ou étendard, souvent effilé, ainsi que l'aile d'un oiseau.

A noun referring to a long, often tapering flag or banner, or the wing of a bird.

1. Long flagC1formal

   A long, narrow flag, often tapering to a point, used historically on ships or in ceremonies.

   PENNON (longue bannière effilée)

   • The ship flew a pennon from its mast.
   • The knight's pennon fluttered in the wind.
   • A red pennon marked the entrance to the harbor.

   Synonymesbannerpennantstreamer

2. Bird's wingC2formal

   The wing of a bird, especially a large one.

   Aile d'oiseau

   • The eagle spread its pennon and soared.
   • The bird's pennon was damaged in the storm.
   • He studied the structure of the pennon in ornithology class.

   Synonymespinion