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gonfalon

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɒnf(ə)lən/

The English word “gonfalon” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

From Middle English gonfalon, from Old French gonfalon, from Frankish *gunþifanō, from Proto-Germanic *gunþifanô.

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