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guidon

Pronunciation: /ˈgʌɪd(ə)n/
Definition of guidon

noun

  • a pennant that narrows to a point or fork at the free end, especially one used as the standard of a light cavalry regiment.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, from Italian guidone, from guida 'a guide'

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