pavillon
Americannoun
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pavillons
plural
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Etymology
Origin of pavillon
1875–80; < French: literally, pavilion
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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
Similar mention of at least two gold coins of Louis IX. occurs as early as 1226, one evidently of the florin type, the other a pavillon d'or.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by William Arthur Shaw
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 M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
There was only one étude now; only half the boys came back, and the pavillon des petits was shut up, study, class‑rooms, dormitories, and all—except that two masters slept there still.
From The Martian by George Du Maurier
We would have it by way of pavillon.
From Cromwell by Alfred B. Richards
Wonderful and elaborate trellis pavillons, each containing a statue, often formed the centers of very old gardens.
From The House in Good Taste by Elsie de Wolfe
Built of stone and brick with marble incrustations, and adorned with beautiful carvings, these pavillons were pure Renaissance in style.
From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various
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