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Synonyms for pavilion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : puh-vil-yuh n
Phonetic Transcription : pəˈvɪl yən

Définition of pavilion

Origin :
  • c.1200, "large, stately tent," from Old French paveillon "large tent; butterfly" (12c.), from Latin papilionem (nominative papilio) "butterfly, moth," in Medieval Latin "tent" (see papillon); the type of tent so called on resemblance to wings. Meaning "open building in a park, etc., used for shelter or entertainment" is attested from 1680s.
  • noun domed building or tent
Example sentences :
  • In the centre of the camp rose the pavilion of the queen—a palace in itself.
  • Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Before the city a pavilion had been erected in which I drank the stirrup-cup.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • Vivian was now invited to the pavilion, where refreshments were prepared.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Shall we look over into the Pool from the pavilion, or go down by the steps?
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • That was the spot, the pavilion was there at the end of a path.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • At the time when her last child was born I advised her to stay at that pavilion.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • This Vagualame, criminal proprietor of this pavilion, was the author of it!
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • That pavilion you see there beside us is the flower and fruit market.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • This was situated in the left-hand corner of the pavilion, on the side of the Rue Rambuteau.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • The pavilion was all bathed in sunlight, just as it had been in the fair spring-time.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

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