gonfalon Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɒnf(ə)lən/
What Does Gonfalon Mean?
Gonfalon is a noun that means A standard (flag) or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display. It is also used to mean Alternative form of gonfanon.
Gonfalon in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɒnf(ə)lən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | gonfalons |
Gonfalon Definition (Noun)
- A standard (flag) or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display.
- Alternative form of gonfanon.
Noun
- A standard or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display.
Synonyms of Gonfalon
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Gonfalon synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gonfalon
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Gonfalon in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gonfalon (plural gonfalons)
Origin of Gonfalon
From Middle English gonfalon, from Old French gonfalon, from Frankish *gunþifanō, from Proto-Germanic *gunþifanô.
Gonfalon Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of gonfalon is //ˈɡɒnf(ə)lən//, spoken in 1 syllable.