peafowl

English

/ˈpiːˌfaʊl/

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

Etymology

Compound from English pea (peafowl, peacock) + English fowl.

Origin

English

fowl

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