Word origins - 2ed. J. Ayto. 2005.
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.) 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… … Etymology dictionary
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
