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vexillary

/ˈvɛksɪləri/

/ˈvɛksəˌlɛri/

Translations

vexillarynoun

vexillaries

/vɛkˈsɪləri/

/vɛkˈsɪˌleri/

The vexillary was responsible for carrying the flag during the parade.

Вексиллярий был ответственен за ношение флага во время парада.

Synonyms

vexillaryadjective

more vexillary

Comp.

most vexillary

Super.

/ˈvɛksɪləri/

/ˈvɛksəˌlɛri/

The vexillary position in the parade was reserved for the most decorated soldiers.

Флаговая позиция в параде была зарезервирована для самых награжденных солдат.

Synonyms

vexillarynoun

A standard-bearer or someone who carries a flag, especially in a military context.

The vexillary led the procession, proudly holding the regiment's banner high.

A veteran Roman soldier belonging to a detachment (vexillation) serving under a separate standard.

After years on the frontier, the vexillary expected a generous pension on retirement.

vexillaryadjective

Relating to or resembling a flag or standard.

The vexillary design of the new logo was inspired by traditional heraldry.

Relating to the vexillum (standard) of a flag or to flags in general; flag-like.

The museum displays a range of vexillary artifacts from medieval banners to naval ensigns.

(Botany) Pertaining to the vexillum, or standard petal, of a papilionaceous flower.

In beans and lupins the vexillary petal is often brightly coloured to attract pollinators.