Meaning
banner, standard
- a military standard or flag carried as a rallying symbol
- an emblem, ideal, or guiding principle of a movement
In a sentence
I soldati avanzavano compatti dietro il vessillo decorato della loro legione.
The soldiers advanced united behind the decorated standard of their legion.
Hanno innalzato il vessillo dell'uguaglianza per guidare la rivolta popolare.
They raised the banner of equality to lead the popular revolt.
Sulla torre più alta sventolava fiero il vessillo storico della Repubblica marinara.
On the highest tower fluttered proudly the historical standard of the maritime Republic.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vessillo | masculine · singular |
| vessilli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary: poetic and archaic term for 'bandiera', used mostly in historic or patriotic texts.