ensign
nounHow to pronounce ensign:
Definition of ensign:
- ensign (noun):
- any flag or banner
- colors flown by a ship to show its nationality.
- a flag that is flown (as by a ship) as the symbol of nationality and that may also be flown with a distinctive badge added to its design
Synonyms for ensign:
badge
banner
colors
colours
emblem
flag
hallmark
insignia
jack
logo
national flag
pennant
pennon
standard
streamer
symbol
totem
trademark
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