ˈfanən, fəˈnōn noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English fanoun maniple, from Middle French fanon, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fano cloth — more at vane
: any of several articles used in religious ceremonials: as
a. : maniple
b. : an oblation cloth for carrying vessels and bread for the Eucharist
c. : corporal I
d. : a vestment that resembles a short cape and is worn by a Roman pontiff at solemn pontifical mass — called also orale
e. : infula 2a