Pavo

[ pey-voh ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Pa·vo·nis [p, uh, -, voh, -nis].

1. the Peacock, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Indus.

Pavo

/ ˈpɑːvəʊ /

noun

1. a small constellation near the South Pole lying between Tucana and Ara

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pavo¹

From the Latin word pāvō peacock

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pavo¹

Latin: peacock

Example Sentences

The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) usually lay their large white eggs on the ground in long grass or thick undergrowth.

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Seor Pavo skilfully profited by this state of affairs to sow seeds of disaffection among the Frenchmen.

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The company was henceforth surrendered defencelessly to the machinations of Seor Pavo.

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These two emissaries were selected by Seor Pavo, for the worthy man knew perfectly well what he was about.

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Seor Pavo received the count most kindly, and proposed, himself, to present him to the general.

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