gonfanon

English - English

Definition of gonfanon in English English dictionary

{n} a standard or ensign

The ensign or standard in use by certain princes or states, such as the mediæval republics of Italy, and in more recent times by the pope

A name popularly given to any flag which hangs from a crosspiece or frame instead of from the staff or the mast itself

{i} gonfalon hanging directly from a pole

Hyphenation

gon·fa·non