pavillon

American  

[pa-vee-yawn] / pa viˈjɔ̃ /

noun

Music.

pavillons plural

1. the bell of a wind instrument.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• pavillons
  plural

Etymology

Origin of pavillon

1875–80; < French: literally, pavilion

Example Sentences

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pavillon pavillons

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

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

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 Du Maurier, George

We would have it by way of pavillon.

From Cromwell by Richards, Alfred B.

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)

Wonderful and elaborate trellis pavillons, each containing a statue, often formed the centers of very old gardens.

From The House in Good Taste by Wolfe, Elsie de

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