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pavon

pavonnoun

pavons

Obsolete/archaic noun meaning a stately Renaissance dance (variant spelling of ‘pavan’).

Translations

The orchestra played a solemn pavon at the royal reception.

Оркестр исполнил торжественную павану на королевском приёме.

Additional translations

паванустар., редко

Definitions

A slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries; an archaic spelling of “pavan”.

The courtiers advanced in a graceful pavon across the hall.

Synonyms

pavo real

male peafowl

pavonadjective

Attributive use derived from the noun (e.g. ‘pavon music’, ‘pavon steps’).

Translations

паванныйотносящийся к паване

The choreography features traditional pavon footwork.

Хореография включает традиционные паванные па.

Additional translations

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of the pavon dance.

The choreography features traditional pavon footwork.

Synonyms

pavonproper noun

Definitions

A surname of Spanish origin.

María Pavon traced her family roots back to Andalusia.