guidon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡaɪdɒn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- gīʹdən (General-American)
- /ˈɡaɪdn̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- gīʹdŏn (General-American)
- /ˈɡaɪdn̩/ (General-American)
- /ˈɡaɪdɑn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From French guidon, from Italian guidone. Equivalent of guide + on.
Meanings
- A small pennant or banner carried by infantry soldiers to direct troop movement.
- A soldier assigned to carry such a banner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| guidons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
id pataka (pennant, banner) · mk знаме (pennant, banner) · de Guidon (pennant, banner) · fr guidon (soldier assigned to carry a guidon) · fr guidon (pennant, banner) · de Truppenfahne (pennant, banner) · mk знаменосец (soldier assigned to carry a guidon)