Definition of Pavonine

1. a. Like, or pertaining to, the genus Pavo.

Definition of Pavonine

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the genus ''Pavo'' or its sub-family Pavoninæ, including the peafowl. ¹

2. Adjective. Possessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather. ¹

3. Adjective. Resembling the tail of a peacock. ¹

4. Noun. Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock. ¹

5. Noun. Any bird from the sub-family ''Pavoninæ''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pavonine

1. resembling a peacock [adj]

Medical Definition of Pavonine

1. 1. Like, or pertaining to, the genus Pavo. 2. Characteristic of a peacock; resembling the tail of a peacock, as in colours; iridescent. Origin: L. Pavoninus, fr. Pavo a peacock. See Peacock. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pavonine

pavisor
pavisors
pavisse
pavisses
pavlov conditioning
pavlov pouch
pavlov stomach
pavlovas
pavlovian conditioning
pavo
pavonazzetto
pavone
pavones
pavonia
pavonian
pavonine (current term)
pavonite
pavonne
pavonnes
pavor nocturnus
pavs
pawa
pawas
pawaw
pawawed
pawawing
pawaws
pawed

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