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Pheasant: meaning, definitions and examples

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pheasant

 

[ ˈfɛz(ə)nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage.

Synonyms

bird, fowl, game bird

Examples of usage

  • The pheasant is known for its beautiful plumage.
  • During hunting season, many people try to catch pheasants.
  • Pheasants are often found in wooded areas.
  • The male pheasant has brighter colors than the female.
  • Farmers sometimes raise pheasants for their meat.

Translations

Translations of the word "pheasant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faisão

🇮🇳 तीतर

🇩🇪 Fasan

🇮🇩 burung pegar

🇺🇦 фазан

🇵🇱 bażant

🇯🇵 キジ (kiji)

🇫🇷 faisan

🇪🇸 faisán

🇹🇷 sülün

🇰🇷 꿩 (kkwong)

🇸🇦 طائر التدرج (ṭāʾir al-tudruj)

🇨🇿 bažant

🇸🇰 bažant

🇨🇳 雉鸡 (zhì jī)

🇸🇮 fazan

🇮🇸 fasan

🇰🇿 қырғауыл (qyrğauyl)

🇬🇪 ხოხობი (khokhobi)

🇦🇿 fazan

🇲🇽 faisán

Etymology

The word 'pheasant' originated from the Old French word 'fesan', which came from the Latin word 'phasianus', referring to the Phasis River in the Caucasus region where these birds were thought to originate. Pheasants have been hunted for food and sport for centuries, and their striking appearance has made them popular game birds.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,846, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.