Peacock Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpiˌkɑk/

PEE-kahk

UK

/pˈiːkɒk/

PEE-kok

Definition

A peacock is a large, colorful bird known for the male's bright blue and green feathers and spectacular tail that can fan out in a display.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly for the male bird, famous for beautiful feathers. Sometimes refers to someone who shows off ('to peacock' as a verb, informal). Singular 'peacock', plural 'peacocks'. 'Peahen' is the female.

• Spanish: pavo real
• Portuguese (BR): pavão
• Portuguese (PT): pavão
• Chinese (Simplified): 孔雀
• Chinese (Traditional): 孔雀
• Hindi: मोर
• Arabic: طاووس
• Bengali: ময়ূর
• Russian: павлин
• Japanese: クジャク
• Vietnamese: con công
• Korean: 공작
• Turkish: tavus kuşu
• Urdu: مور
• Indonesian: merak

Example Sentences

The peacock opened its tail feathers in the sun.

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A peacock lives in the zoo near my house.

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The children saw a beautiful peacock in the garden.

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He strutted around like a peacock after winning the award.

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The forest echoed with the cries of wild peacocks at dawn.

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Tourists love taking photos with the palace's famous white peacock.

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