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peacock Definition and Meaning in English (peacock definition)

noun
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Peacock definition: A large, colorful bird, the male of which has a long, erectile crest and an iridescent tail with eyespots, native to India and Sri Lanka.

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Definitions of Peacock

  1. 1noun

    A large, colorful bird, the male of which has a long, erectile crest and an iridescent tail with eyespots, native to India and Sri Lanka.

Example Sentences

casual

“The peacock fanned out its spectacular tail.”

formal

“Peacocks are revered for their beauty in many cultures.”

Inflected Word Forms

gerundpeacocking
nounpeahen
nounpeafowl
nounpeachick

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

proud as a peacockidiom

Extremely proud, vain, or ostentatious about one's appearance or achievements.

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Peacock definition: A large, colorful bird, the male of which has a long, erectile crest and an iridescent tail with eyespots, native to India and Sri Lanka.
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'Peacock' translates to 'peacock' in English. Peacock definition: A large, colorful bird, the male of which has a long, erectile crest and an iridescent tail with eyespots, native to India and Sri Lanka.
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