Topic: OUTDOOR
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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | paveillon, from Latin papilio 'butterfly'; because it was thought to look like a butterfly's wings |
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pa‧vil‧ion
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[countable]1DLO a temporary building or tent which is used for public entertainment or exhibitions and is often large with a lot of space and light : 
the German pavilion at the World Trade Fair
the German pavilion at the World Trade Fair2 British EnglishDSC a building beside a sports field, especially a cricket field, used by the players and people watching the game
3 American English a very large building with big open areas used for sports and other public events : victory before a home crowd at Maples Pavilion
victory before a home crowd at Maples Pavilion
