n. (pl.-na ) ear-drum; Archtitecture, triangular face of pediment; space within arch. tympanal, tympanic, a.tympani, n.pl. (sing.-no) timpani. tympaniform, a. like a tympanum. tympanist, n. timpanist. tympanites, n. distention of abdomen by flatulence. tympanitisn. inflammation of the tympanum. tympany, n. inflation; turgidity.
The flag is known as the ‘Lone Star’ banner. The red triangle symbolizes the blood shed in the fight for freedom from Spain. The blue stripes stand for Cuba's three provinces. Effective date: 20 May 1902.