"fanion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfænjən/ Forms: fanions [plural]
Rhymes: -ænjən Etymology: From French fanion. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|fanion}} French fanion Head templates: {{en-noun}} fanion (plural fanions)
  1. A small flag used for marking positions, especially by soldiers and surveyors. Categories (topical): Flags

Inflected forms

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