Pavo

[ pey-voh ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Pa·vo·nis [p, uh, -, voh, -nis].

1. the Peacock, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Indus.

Pavo

/ ˈpɑːvəʊ /

noun

1. a small constellation near the South Pole lying between Tucana and Ara

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pavo¹

From the Latin word pāvō peacock

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pavo¹

Latin: peacock

Example Sentences

Recordings of our voices tend to sound higher than we expect, said Pavo Orepic, a postdoctoral researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology who led the study.

From New York Times

These Mexican side dishes are destined to be served with Pavo al Pastor, Rick Martinez's take on a traditional Thanksgiving roast turkey, or Vegan Chile Colorado that's brimming with sweet potatoes, cremini mushrooms, and cauliflower.

From Salon

Poppet and Widget adore them, and promptly dub them Bootes and Pavo, though later they can never quite remember which of the identical kittens is which and refer to them collectively whenever possible.

From Literature

Pavo, the popular Yunnan-style cuisine has also been so packed during its opening that management posted an apology to diners for the long wait.

From Seattle Times

Last week, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavo Klimkin complained that it was "especially disgusting to watch some European partners actually cover their attempts to assist the Russian government with concerns about Russian civil society".

From BBC