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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