Complete Definition of "pavonine"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/'pæv��naın/, SAMPA|/"p{v@%naIn/

Etymology
Adaptation of L. p�v�nīn-us, from p�v�nem "peacock".

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its sub-family Pavoninæ, including the peafowl.
  2. Resembling the tail of a peacock.

Translations
trans-top|of or pertaining to the genus Pavo
trans-mid
Polish: pawi m
trans-bottom

Noun
en-noun|-

  1. tarnish|Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.
  2. Any bird from the sub-family Pavoninæ.

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