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Peacock
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Fowls:
A
male
peafowl
, especially Pavo cristatus,
notable
for its
brilliant
iridescently
ocellated
tail.
●
In Fowls & Male animals:
A
peafowl
(of the
genus
Pavo or Afropavo), either
male
or female.
●
A
vainglorious
person [from
th
e 14th c.].
●
In Entomology, Fowls & Swallowtails:
Any of various Asian
species
of
papilionid
butterflies
of the
genus
Papilio.
Verb
●
In Fowls:
To
strut
about
proudly
or haughtily.
●
In Fowls:
To
engage
in
peacocking
,
ostentatious
dress
or
behaviour
to
impress
women.
Name
●
A
surname
transferred
from the nickname.
●
A
township
in Lake County, Michigan, United States.
●
An
unincorporated
community
in Stonewall County, Texas, United States.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
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