Pavilion /(?)/

Pa·vil·ion

Pavilion

n.
  1. A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts.
  2. 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. (Arch.)
  3. A flag, colors, ensign, or banner. (Mil.)
  4. Same as Tent (Her.) (Her.)
  5. That part of a brilliant which lies between the girdle and collet. See Illust. of Brilliant.
  6. The auricle of the ear; also, the fimbriated extremity of the Fallopian tube. (Anat.)
  7. A covering; a canopy; figuratively, the sky.
    The pavilion of heaven is bare.

Pavilion

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Pavilioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Pavilioning

  1. To furnish or cover with, or shelter in, a tent or tents.
    The field pavilioned with his guardians bright.