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) Having the nerves or veins arranged in a
radiating manner; -- said of certain leaves, and of the wings of some
insects.

Fan"on (?), n. [F. fanon, LL.
fano, fr. OHG. fano banner cloth, G. fahne
banner. See Vane, and cf. Fanion, Gonfalon.]
(Eccl.) A term applied to various articles, as:
(a) A peculiar striped scarf worn by the pope at
mass, and by eastern bishops. (b) A maniple.
[Written also fannel, phanon, etc.]

Fan" palm` (?). (Bot.) Any palm tree having
fan-shaped or radiate leaves; as the Chamærops humilis
of Southern Europe; the species of Sabal and Thrinax in
the West Indies, Florida, etc.; and especially the great talipot tree
(Corypha umbraculifera) of Ceylon and Malaya. The leaves of
the latter are often eighteen feet long and fourteen wide, and are
used for umbrellas, tents, and roofs. When cut up, they are used for
books and manuscripts.

Fan"tail` (făn"tāl`), n.
(Zool.) (a) A variety of the domestic
pigeon, so called from the shape of the tail.

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Notes and Queries, Number 01, November 3, 1849 (page 53) First and Last Things (page 255) Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the Sorrowing (page 23)

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