pheasant
What is another word for pheasant? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A long-tailed game bird often hunted for sport and food.
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How to use pheasant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
roast pheasant
shoot pheasant
pheasant season
Etymology
From Old French fesan, ultimately from Greek phasianos, "bird of the river Phasis," the river where the bird was said to have first been found by the Greeks.
Full origin of pheasant →Frequently asked questions
What does “pheasant” mean?
The word “pheasant” means a long-tailed game bird often hunted for sport and food. In plain terms, a colorful game bird commonly hunted in the countryside, or its meat when cooked.
How do you pronounce “pheasant”?
“Pheasant” is pronounced FEH-zuhnt (/ˈfɛzənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pheasant” in a sentence?
Here is “pheasant” used in a sentence: “A pheasant darted across the country lane.”
What part of speech is “pheasant”?
“Pheasant” is a noun.
Where does the word “pheasant” come from?
The word “pheasant” comes from Old French. From Old French fesan, ultimately from Greek phasianos, "bird of the river Phasis," the river where the bird was said to have first been found by the Greeks.
How many meanings does “pheasant” have?
“Pheasant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long-tailed game bird often hunted for sport and food.
