Definition of Pavonene
Pav"o*nine (?), a. [L. pavoninus,
fr. pavo a peacock. See Peacock.] 1.
(Zoöl.) Like, or pertaining to, the genus
Pavo.
2. Characteristic of a peacock; resembling the
tail of a peacock, as in colors; iridescent. P.
Cleaveland.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its sub-family Pavoninæ, including the peafowl.
- Resembling the tail of a peacock.
- Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.
- Any bird from the sub-family Pavoninæ.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Pavonene
The correct Spelling of this word is: Pavonine
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
