Peacock: meaning, definitions and examples

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peacock

 

[ หˆpiหkษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A peacock is a large, colorful bird known for its iridescent tail feathers, which it can fan out in a display during courtship. The peacock is most commonly associated with the species Pavo cristatus, or the Indian peafowl, which features vibrant blue and green plumage. Peafowls are native to South Asia but have spread to many tropical regions around the world. The male is called a peacock, the female a peahen, and together they are known as peafowl.

Synonyms

peafowl

Examples of usage

  • The peacock displayed its feathers during the mating ritual.
  • In Indian culture, the peacock is often seen as a symbol of beauty and grace.
  • Tourists often flock to see the peacocks at the botanical gardens.

Translations

Translations of the word "peacock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pavรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฒะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใ‚ธใƒฃใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pavo real

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavus kuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงูˆูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ”้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pbs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกvur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒั‚ะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tavus quลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pavo real

Etymology

The word 'peacock' originates from the Old English 'pฤ“a' which comes from Proto-Germanic '*paizล' meaning 'peafowl'. In Middle English, the term evolved into 'peacocke', which referred specifically to the male of the species. The usage of the word has historically been linked to the bird's vivid and striking appearance, symbolizing beauty, pride, and vanity in various cultural contexts. The peacock's long tail feathers, which can span several feet in length, are actually not its feathers, but elongated upper tail coverts, making it a unique member of the ave family. The female, known as a peahen, does not possess the same elaborate coloration, reflecting a natural evolutionary advantage to ensure survival through camouflage. Throughout history, the peacock has been depicted in art and literature, reinforcing its status as an emblem of grace and beauty.

Word Frequency Rank

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