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pavillon

American  
[pa-vee-yawn] / pa viˈyɔ̃ /

noun

Music.
pavillons plural
  1. the bell of a wind instrument.


Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Etymology

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

We would have it by way of pavillon.

From Cromwell by Richards, Alfred B.

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

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)

Après que le fort Espagnol fut rasé, les Espagnols s’embarquèrent, et le pavillon Anglais y fut planté en signe de possession.”

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Twiss, Travers

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