Pavilion

Definition of Pavilion

Pa`vil´ion

n.	1.	A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts.
	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.
v. t.	1.	To furnish or cover with, or shelter in, a tent or tents. [imp. & p. p. Pavilioned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pavilioning.] The field pavilioned with his guardians bright. - Milton.

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