Pavo (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Peafowl.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Genus Pavo

Meaning ²

A small constellation near the South Pole between Tucana and Ara.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

• The Pavo constellation is named after the peacock in Greek mythology and is visible in the southern hemisphere.
• Pavo is a small constellation near the South Pole between Tucana and Ara, and is best seen in the months of July and August.
• The Pavo constellation contains several notable stars, including Peacock, which is its brightest star.
• Pavo is one of the 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in the 16th century.
• Located near the southern celestial pole, the Pavo constellation is home to a number of galaxies, including the barred spiral galaxy NGC 6753.