Associations to the word «Pennon»

Wiktionary

PENNON, noun. A thin triangular flag or streamer, especially as hung from the end of a lance or spear.
PENNON, noun. (nautical) A pennant; a long pointed streamer or flag on a vessel.
PENNON, noun. A wing; a pinion.

Dictionary definition

PENNON, noun. A long flag; often tapering.
PENNON, noun. Wing of a bird.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats