vexillum /vek-silˈəm/ noun (pl vexillˈa)- The series of barbs on the sides of the shaft of a feather (zoology)
- A standard (botany)
- A Roman standard
- A vexillation
- A scarf on a pastoral staff
ORIGIN: L vehere to carry vexˈillary noun - A standard-bearer
- One of a company of Roman veterans serving under a special standard
adjective Of, relating to or under a vexillum vexillāˈtion noun A company under one vexillum vexillolˈogist noun vexillolˈogy noun The study of flags |