pavão — meaning in English

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

pavão 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.
• 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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