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Meaning of gonfalon
A gonfalon is a type of flag or banner, typically suspended from a crossbar or hung from a vertical pole, often used as a symbol of identity or affiliation.
Etymology of gonfalon
The word "gonfalon" originates from the Italian "gonfalone," which is derived from the Italian word "gonfalone," meaning "flag" or "banner," and is related to the Latin "conflare," meaning "to flow together" or "to stream."
Historically, gonfalons were used in medieval Italy as symbols of city-states, guilds, and other corporate bodies, and were often carried in processions and ceremonies.
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- A flag or banner, especially one with a forked or swallow-tailed end, used as a symbol of a city, guild, or other corporate body.
- * A flag or banner carried in a procession or ceremony, especially one bearing a saint's image or a coat of arms.
Usage Examples
- The city's gonfalon was carried at the head of the procession, bearing the image of the patron saint.
- * The guild's gonfalon was emblazoned with the symbol of the trade, and was proudly displayed at the annual festival.
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