pavian

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Pavan \Pav"an\, n. [F. pavane; cf. It. & Sp. pavana, and Sp.
   pavon, pavo, a peacock, L. pavo.]
   A stately and formal Spanish dance for which full state
   costume is worn; -- so called from the resemblance of its
   movements to those of the peacock. [Written also {pavane},
   {paven}, {pavian}, and {pavin}.]
   [1913 Webster]
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Pavian \Pav"i*an\, n.
   See Pavan.
   [1913 Webster]
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