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Vexillaries
Translation of "vexillaries" into Russian
vexillary
Nounvexillaries
pl
UK
/vɛkˈsɪləri/
US
/vɛkˈsɪˌleri/
vexillary
vexillaries pl
The vexillary was responsible for carrying the flag during the parade.
Вексиллярий был ответственен за ношение флага во время парада.
Definitions
vexillary
Noun
UK
/vɛkˈsɪləri/
US
/vɛkˈsɪˌleri/
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.
vexillary
Adjective
UK
/vɛkˈsɪləri/
US
/vɛkˈsɪˌleri/
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.