1. Plural of gonfanon; a banner or flag, especially one carried in a procession or used as a standard by a military unit or organization.
Usage: archaic or historical; also spelled 'gonfalon'

Examples

• The medieval procession featured several ornate gonfanons bearing the coat of arms of the noble families.
• The knights carried their gonfanons proudly into battle.
• Historical records describe the gonfanons that hung in the cathedral during religious ceremonies.
• The city's gonfanons were displayed during the anniversary celebration.