flag of truce

Definition of flag of truce

Nouns

flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce
Synonyms:
white flag
Type of:
flag
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

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