pavillon
Americannoun
plural
pavillonsEtymology
Origin of pavillon
1875–80; < French: literally, pavilion
Example Sentences
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One notable 1920s Brown-designed residence in the Bay Area is a distinctly Gallic pavillon, replete with mansard roofs, wrought-iron railings, and French doors opening to romantic gardens.
From Architectural Digest • May 5, 2015
Les navires de pavillon étranger peuvent entrer librement malgré le blocus.
From Letters to "The Times" upon War and Neutrality (1881-1920) by Holland, Thomas Erskine, Sir
It is practically nothing more than what the French would call a pavillon, and is known as the Unterpfaar, the lower parish.
From The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
This "pavillon" was a charming place, originally built by the Prince de Conti for a mistress, and in it every convenience and luxury had been placed.
From A Start in Life by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott
The admiral's division bore a red banner with a white cross, "le pavillon du parlement," and at the bow-sprit one of three colours, blue, white, and red.
From The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers by Thornbury, Walter
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