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

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Etymology

Origin of pavillon

1875–80; < French: literally, pavilion

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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 Walter Thornbury

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 Katharine Prescott Wormeley

We would have it by way of pavillon.

From Cromwell by Alfred B. Richards

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

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

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

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