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pennant

pen·nant

UK/ˈpɛnənt/ US/ˈpɪ̟nənt/ uncommon

noun

1.

the award given to the champion

Synonyms
2.

a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)

3.

Origin

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

Phrases

  • answering pennant
  • gin pennant
  • Irish pennant
  • Pennant Hills
  • wandering pennant

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