Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pavonine
Adjective
/ˌpeɪvəˈnaɪn/
Definition
Relating to peacocks; resembling a peacock in color or appearance.
Examples
- The artist chose a pavonine palette, filled with blues and greens.
- In the sunlight, the pavonine feathers of the bird shone brilliantly.
- The pavonine designs on the fabric made the dress truly stand out at the gala.
Meaning
The term pavonine is used to describe anything that is reminiscent of or related to the plumage and characteristics of peacocks, often emphasizing vivid colors and iridescence.
Synonyms
- iridescent
- colorful
- brilliant
