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vex·il·lum (vek siləm)

noun pl. vexilla -·il′la ()

  1. in ancient Rome,
    1. a square flag, or standard, carried by troops
    2. a company of soldiers serving under one standard
    1. Bot. standard ()
    2. Zool. vane (sense )

Etymology: L, a standard, flag, dim. < base of velum: see veil

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  1. vexing
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