Peahen: meaning, definitions and examples

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peahen

 

[ หˆpiหหŒhษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

A peahen is the female counterpart of the peacock, which is known for its vibrant plumage and extravagant tail feathers. Peahens are generally less colorful than their male counterparts, sporting a more subdued brown and gray plumage that helps with camouflage. They are native to South Asia but have been introduced in other parts of the world. Peahens are known to be protective mothers, often raising their young in groups.

Synonyms

Indian peafowl, female peacock.

Examples of usage

  • The peahen nested near the pond.
  • We spotted a peahen in the garden.
  • The peahen is less flamboyant than the peacock.
  • Peahens often roam in groups.
  • I heard the peahen calling out in the evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "peahen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pavรฃo fรชmea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฐเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfauhenne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung merak betina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดะธั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pawica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚นใฎใ‚ฏใ‚ธใƒฃใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paonne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pava

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸi tavus kuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์ปท ๊ณต์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฌุงุฌุฉ ุงู„ุทุงูˆูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกvice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกvica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏๅญ”้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pavica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกvakona

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะฟ า›าฑั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒžแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸi pav

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pava

Etymology

The term 'peahen' derives from the Old French word 'pavon', which in turn comes from the Latin 'pavo', meaning 'peacock'. The word 'hen' is of Old English origin, used to designate a female bird, especially in domesticated species. While 'peafowl' is a collective term for both the males and females of the species, 'peahen' specifically refers to the female. The distinct usage of 'peahen' showcases the cultural fascination with peacocks throughout history, where males are often depicted in art and literature due to their showy appearance, while females are recognized for their nurturing roles. Over time, the understanding of peahens and their behavior has evolved, contributing to their representation in zoology and aviculture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,104, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.