fanon

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English [edit]

Etymology 1 [edit]

A papal fanon (seen from above, laying flat).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈfænən/

Noun [edit]

fanon (plural fanons)

  1. A vestment reserved only for the Pope for use during a pontifical Mass.
  2. Part of a bishop's mitre. They are the tabs extending down from the mitre, often with a cross near the end of each. See lappet.
  3. A maniple.

Etymology 2 [edit]

Blend of fan and canon

Noun [edit]

fanon (uncountable)

  1. (informal, fandom slang) Elements introduced by fans which are not in the official canon of a fictional world but are widely believed to be or treated as if canonical.

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References [edit]

  • OED 2nd edition 1989

Jèrriais [edit]

Etymology [edit]

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Noun [edit]

fanon f (plural fanons)

  1. fennel
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