Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gonfalon

noun

ˈɡɒn.fə.lɒn

Definition

A gonfalon is a type of heraldic banner or flag that is often used in medieval and ceremonial contexts.

Examples

The knights carried their gonfalons high as they rode into the tournament.
At the festival, a colorful gonfalon fluttered in the breeze, capturing everyone’s attention.

Meaning

The term refers to a banner that is usually hung from a horizontal pole, often decorated with coats of arms, insignia, or other symbols, and is intended to represent a person, group, or institution.