Definitions For Pavon

Noun

PAVON (plural PAVONs) A small triangular flag, especially one attached to a knight's lance; a pennon. Alternate form of pavane. The peacock bass (South America) Any of various birds with ornate plumage, similar to a peacock. A tropical butterfly, Doxocopa pavon, noted for the iridescent purple coloration of the male. A subtropical plant of genus {{taxfmt, Peperomia, genus}}. A hydrochloride of opium alkaloid, similar to {{w, Pantopon}}, used as a pain medication.

Usage notes

Historic use of the term pavon for a small triangular flag is disputed, and it is possibly a modern misnomer.

Etymology

From {{der, en, la, pavo, , peacock}}.