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Meaning of peacock
A large, colorful bird with a distinctive call and elaborate plumage.
Etymology of peacock
The word "peacock" has its roots in Old English "pæcok" or "pawcok", which referred to the bird's call.
The term is derived from the bird's cry, which sounds like "pea-cock".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the bird and its distinctive call.
Synonyms
bird
fowl
poultry
rooster
cock
hen
turkey
pheasant
grouse
partridge
quail
dove
pigeon
peafowl
bantam
chick
capon
drake
goose
gander
swan
duck
cockerel
gamecock
rooster
chickadee
sparrow
finch
crane
heron
egret
ibis
flamingo
cassowary
emu
ostrich
rhea
kiwi
roadrunner
pheasant
partridge
quail
francolin
guinea fowl
jungle fowl
brush turkey
megapode
Definitions
- A large, colorful bird with a distinctive call and elaborate plumage, native to South Asia.
- * The male of this bird, known for its brightly colored feathers and distinctive call.
Usage Examples
- The peacock spread its colorful tail feathers to attract a mate.
- * The zoo had a large enclosure for the peacocks, where they could roam freely.
- * The peacock's call echoed through the forest, a loud and distinctive sound.
Antonyms
owl
hawk
eagle
falcon
vulture
crow
raven
sparrow
finch
dove
pigeon
chicken
duck
goose
turkey
pheasant
partridge
quail
grouse
ptarmigan
guinea fowl
roadrunner
kiwi
emu
ostrich
rhea
cassowary
nightingale
thrush
skylark
meadowlark
oriole
warbler
tanager
cardinal
blue jay
magpie