insegna

Definitions of insegna
  1. noun
    structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
    synonyms: cartello
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    specchio
    a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information)
    type of:
    costruzione, elemento architettonico, struttura
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  2. noun
    any distinctive flag
    synonyms: contrassegno, pennone, segnacolo, stendardo, vessillo
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    bandiera
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  3. noun
    a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
    synonyms: segno
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    bandierina, fiamma, gagliardetto
    a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)
  4. noun
    long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
    synonyms: gonfalone, pennone, striscione
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    type of:
    bandiera
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  5. noun
    special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
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    cimiero
    (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
    croce
    a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
    bandiera
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
    blasone, scudo
    emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
    totem
    emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)
    totem
    a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
    gonfalone, pennone, striscione
    long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
    stemma
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
    bandiera
    a flag that shows its nationality
    crocifisso
    representation of the cross on which Jesus died
    bandierina, gagliardetto
    a long flag; often tapering
    contrassegno, pennone, segnacolo, stendardo, vessillo
    any distinctive flag
    tricolore
    a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)
    type of:
    disegno
    a decorative or artistic work
  6. noun
    a public display of a message
    synonyms: comunicazione, messaggio
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    affisso, avviso, cartellone, manifesto
    a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
    type of:
    comunicazione, messaggio
    something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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