Pavan
Pronunciation : Pav"an
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. pavane; cf. It. & Sp. pavana, and Sp. pavon, pavo, a peacock, L. pavo.]
Definition : Defn: 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.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913