pavillon
Americannoun
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
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
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.
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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