pavilion

Definition

An ornate tent.

Etymology

From Middle English pavilloun, from Anglo-Norman pavilloun, from Latin pāpiliōnem, form of pāpiliō (“butterfly, moth”) (due to resemblance of tent to a butterfly’s wings), of unknown origin. Doublet of papilio and papillon. Cognate to French pavillon (“pavilion”) and papillon (“butterfly”), and similar terms in other Romance languages.

Example Sentences

• "Only one player has hit a six over the Lord's pavillion."
• "For after the rain when with never a stain, / The pavilion of heaven is bare, […]"