noun
peafowl
Peafowl (noun) means a large bird known for the male's spectacular tail; a peacock, without specifying its sex.
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A large bird known for the male's spectacular tail; a peacock, without specifying its sex.
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Etymology
Formed from pea (“peacock”) and fowl. Compare Icelandic páfugl (“peafowl”), Swedish påfågel (“peafowl”) and Danish påfugl (“peafowl”).
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What is the meaning of peafowl?
"peafowl" (noun) means a large bird known for the male's spectacular tail; a peacock, without specifying its sex.
What is another word for peafowl?
Other words for "peafowl" include peacock.
