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pavo

/ˈpɑː.vəʊ/

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noun

/ˈpɑː.vəʊ/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее небольшое созвездие в южном небе, расположенное между Туканом и Жертвенником, или термин для обозначения павлина.

A proper noun referring to a small constellation in the southern sky, located between Tucana and Ara, or a term for a peafowl.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A small constellation in the southern sky, located near the South Pole between the constellations Tucana and Ara.

    ruПавлин

    • Pavo is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere.
    • The constellation Pavo contains several bright stars.
    • Astronomers study Pavo to understand stellar evolution.

    Synonymspeacock

  2. PeafowlB2formal

    A large bird of the genus Pavo, known for its colorful tail feathers, commonly called a peacock.

    ruПавлин

    • The male Pavo displays its vibrant feathers during courtship.
    • Pavo species are native to South Asia.
    • The zoo has a pair of Pavo in the aviary.

    Synonymspeacockpeafowl

Forms
  • pavos plural form
  • pavos' possessive plural form
  • pavo's possessive singular form