Pavo
the Peacock, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Indus.
Origin of Pavo
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How to use Pavo in a sentence
The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) usually lay their large white eggs on the ground in long grass or thick undergrowth.
A Bird Calendar for Northern India | Douglas DewarSeor Pavo skilfully profited by this state of affairs to sow seeds of disaffection among the Frenchmen.
The Indian Chief | Gustave AimardThe company was henceforth surrendered defencelessly to the machinations of Seor Pavo.
The Indian Chief | Gustave AimardThese two emissaries were selected by Seor Pavo, for the worthy man knew perfectly well what he was about.
The Indian Chief | Gustave AimardSeor Pavo received the count most kindly, and proposed, himself, to present him to the general.
The Indian Chief | Gustave Aimard
British Dictionary definitions for Pavo
/ (ˈpɑːvəʊ) /
a small constellation near the South Pole lying between Tucana and Ara
Origin of Pavo
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