Definition
penoncels
noun
- Plural of penoncel; small pennons or flags, especially those carried by knights or used in heraldry.
Usage: archaic; heraldry
Examples
- The knights displayed their penoncels as they rode into the tournament.
- Medieval heraldry often featured penoncels in the coats of arms of noble families.
- The castle walls were decorated with colorful penoncels during the festival.
- Each penoncel bore the distinctive colors and symbols of its house.