pavilion

pavilion
pavilion (n.) c.1300, "large, stately tent," from O.Fr. paveillun (12c.), from L. papilionem (nom. papilio) "tent," lit. "butterfly," on resemblance of wings. Of unknown origin. Meaning "open building in a park, etc., used for shelter or entertainment" is attested from 1680s.

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  • Pavilion — may refer to:*Pavilion (structure), a type of building or similar structures such as chhatri, elevated, dome shaped pavilions used in Indian architecture *Pavillion, Wyoming, a town *Pavilion, New York, a town *Pavilion, a shopping mall in Kuala… …   Wikipedia

  • pavilion — PAVILIÓN, pavilioane, s.n. 1. Clădire mică, pitorească, situată într o grădină, într un parc sau la extremităţile unui edificiu; clădire izolată într o pădure, pe malul unui lac etc. ♦ Fiecare dintre clădirile de sine stătătoare ale unui ansamblu …   Dicționar Român

  • Pavilion — (Майами Бич,США) Категория отеля: Адрес: 5601 Collins Avenue, Майами Бич, FL 33140, США …   Каталог отелей

  • Pavilion — (Карпатос,Греция) Категория отеля: 2 звездочный отель Адрес: Pigadia, Карпатос, 85700, Греция …   Каталог отелей

  • Pavilion — Pa*vil ion, n. [F. pavillon, fr. L. pavilio a butterfly, also, a tent, because spread out like a butterfly s wings.] 1. A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts. [The] Greeks do pitch their brave… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • pavilion — [pə vil′yən] n. [ME pavilon < OFr pavillon < L papilio, butterfly, also tent (from its shape): see PAPILIONACEOUS] 1. a large tent, usually with a peaked top 2. a) a building or part of a building, often partly open and highly ornamented,… …   English World dictionary

  • Pavilion — Pa*vil ion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pavilioned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pavilioning}.] To furnish or cover with, or shelter in, a tent or tents. [1913 Webster] The field pavilioned with his guardians bright. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • pavilion — [n] domed building or tent awning, canopy, cover, covering, dome, structure; concept 439 …   New thesaurus

  • pavilion — ► NOUN 1) Brit. a building at a sports ground used for changing and taking refreshments. 2) a summer house or other decorative shelter in a park or large garden. 3) a marquee with a peak and crenellated decorations, used at a show or fair. 4) a… …   English terms dictionary

  • pavilion — [[t]pəvɪ̱liən[/t]] pavilions 1) N COUNT: oft supp N A pavilion is a building on the edge of a sports field where players can change their clothes and wash. [BRIT] ...the cricket pavilion. 2) N COUNT: oft supp N A pavilion is a large temporary… …   English dictionary

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