First Known Use: 13th century
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1pavilion
noun pa·vil·ion \pə-ˈvil-yən\
: a building in a park or garden that usually has open sides and is used for parties, concerts, or other events
: a temporary building that is used at public events and exhibitions
: a large building that is used for sports or public events
Full Definition of PAVILION
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a : a large often sumptuous tent b : something resembling a canopy or tent <tree ferns spread their delicate pavilions — Blanche E. Baughan>
2
a : a part of a building projecting from the rest b : one of several detached or semidetached units into which a building is sometimes divided
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a : a usually open sometimes ornamental structure in a garden, park, or place of recreation that is used for entertainment or shelter b : a temporary structure erected at an exposition by an individual exhibitor
4
: the lower faceted part of a brilliant below the girdle — see brilliant illustration
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Origin of PAVILION
Middle English pavilloun, pavillioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin papilion-, papilio butterfly; perhaps akin to Old High German fīfaltra butterfly
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Definition of PAVILION
transitive verb
: to furnish or cover with or put in a pavilion
First Known Use of PAVILION
14th century
PAVILION Defined for Kids
pavilion
noun pa·vil·ion \pə-ˈvil-yən\
Definition of PAVILION for Kids
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: a very large tent
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: a building usually with open sides that is used as a place for entertainment or shelter in a park or garden
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pavilion
noun pa·vil·ion \pə-ˈvil-yən\
Medical Definition of PAVILION
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: pinna
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: a detached or semidetached part of a hospital devoted to a special use <a maternity pavilion> <a nuclear medicine pavilion>
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