'Pavian' definitions:
Definition of 'Pavian'
From: GCIDE
- Pavian \Pav"i*an\, n. See Pavan. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'pavian'
From: GCIDE
- 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]