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peacock

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːkɒk/

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Definition of peacock

noun

  • a male peafowl, which has very long tail feathers with eye-like markings that can be erected and fanned out in display.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old English pēa (from Latin pavo) 'peacock' + cock1

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