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pavillon.

pavilion (tent, structure, ear part)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/pa.vi.jɔ̃/

  1. pavilion (tent, structure, ear part)

    masculine

  2. ensign, flag (nautical flag)

    masculine

  3. house, villa, lodge

    masculine

  4. bell (part of brass instrument)

    masculine

  5. pavilion

    masculine

  6. colours

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle French pavillon, from Old French paveilun, inherited from Latin pāpiliōnem. Doublet of papillon.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.