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riikinkukko — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • peacock noun A male peafowl, especially known for its long, iridescent, fan-shaped tail.
  • peafowl noun A bird of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

Senses

riikinkukko is used for these senses in English:

  • Pavo (constellation) A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a peacock. It lies between the constellations Telescopium and Octans.
  • pavonine Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its family Pavonidae, including the peafowl.
  • peafowl A bird of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

peacock — full definition

  1. noun A male peafowl, especially known for its long, iridescent, fan-shaped tail.
  2. noun A vain or pompous person who shows off.
  3. verb To show off or dress in an ostentatious way to impress others.
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