n. (pl.-ae ) band; fillet; tapeworm. taeniacide, taenicide, n. substance destroying tapeworms. taeniafuge, taenifuge, n. substance expelling tapeworms. taenial, a.taeniasis, n. infestation with tapeworms. taeniform, taeniate, a. ribbon-like. taenioid, a. like a ribbon or tapeworm.
The central band was originally red. It was changed to blue to express solidarity with the Allies during World War I. Effective date: 28 September 1917.