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fanion

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfænjən/
  • rhymes with -ænjən

1

noun

Meaning 1

A small flag used for marking positions, especially by soldiers and surveyors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: flag

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French fanion.