peacock
word
/ˈpiˌkɑk/
PEE-kahk
/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 realPortuguese (BR): pavãoPortuguese (PT): pavãoChinese (Simplified): 孔雀Chinese (Traditional): 孔雀Hindi: मोरArabic: طاووسBengali: ময়ূরRussian: павлинJapanese: クジャクVietnamese: con côngKorean: 공작Turkish: tavus kuşuUrdu: مورIndonesian: merak
Example Sentences
The children saw a beautiful peacock in the garden.
basic
He strutted around like a peacock after winning the award.
natural
The forest echoed with the cries of wild peacocks at dawn.
natural
Tourists love taking photos with the palace's famous white peacock.
natural
The peacock opened its tail feathers in the sun.
basic
A peacock lives in the zoo near my house.
basic