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Definitions for: Pavilion [n] large and often sumptuous tent
Webster (1913) Definition: Pa*vil"ion, n. [F. pavillon, fr. L. pavilio a
butterfly, also, a tent, because spread out like a
butterfly's wings.]
1. A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee;
esp., a tent raised on posts. ``[The] Greeks do pitch
their brave pavilions.'' --Shak.
2. (Arch.) A single body or mass of building, contained
within simple walls and a single roof, whether insulated,
as in the park or garden of a larger edifice, or united
with other parts, and forming an angle or central feature
of a large pile.
3. (Mil.) A flag, colors, ensign, or banner.
4. (Her.) Same as Tent (Her.)
5. That part of a brilliant which lies between the girdle and
collet. See Illust. of Brilliant.
6. (Anat.) The auricle of the ear; also, the fimbriated
extremity of the Fallopian tube.
7. A covering; a canopy; figuratively, the sky.
The pavilion of heaven is bare. --Shelley.
Pa*vil"ion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pavilioned; p. pr.
& vb. n. Pavilioning.]
To furnish or cover with, or shelter in, a tent or tents.
The field pavilioned with his guardians bright.
--Milton.
Synonyms: marquee
See Also: collapsible shelter, tent
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