pabellón

/pabeˈʝon/ · B2 · noun · m

pavilion

🏥🚩 pabellón ≈ pa-bell-on: a big tent-like hall, flag, or ward spread over things

Comes from French pavillon, from Latin papilio (butterfly, then tent). A tent spread like wings became a pavilion, then a hospital wing (operating room), and a cloth banner flown on a ship (ensign). Sound hook: pa-bell-on, a bell rings on the big hall.

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