noun
- plural of vexillum; banners or flags, especially military or ceremonial standards
Usage: formal; Latin plural
Examples
- The Roman legions carried their vexilla into battle.
- Ancient vexilla displayed the symbols of different military units.
- The museum’s collection includes several preserved medieval vexilla.
- Ceremonial vexilla were raised during the religious procession.
- The archaeologists discovered fragments of military vexilla at the site.