peafowl

/ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ · noun

Meaning

A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bird of juno(English)pavo(English)genus pavo(English)peacock(English)pajock(English)pea-pheasant(English)peacock-pheasant(English)peahen(English)culex(English)nilgai(English)drongo(English)hornbill(English)

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Sources

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