An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Peacock. A → constellation in the → southern hemisphere, at about 19h 30m → right ascension, 65° south → declination. Abbreviation: Pav; genitive: Pavonis.

Etymology (EN): From L. pavo “peacock;” paupulo “peacock’s sound;” Gk. taos “peacock;”

Etymology (PE): Tâvus, from Ar., ultimately from Gk. taos “peacock.”