pennant

Etymology

From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.

noun

1. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
   1. The broad pennant flown by commodores.
   2. The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
   3. The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
2. (sports) The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
   The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
3. A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
4. A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
5. A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
6. Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.