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Peahen Meaning in English

word

ˈpiː.hɛn
PEE-hen
pˈiːhən
PEE-hən

释义

A peahen is a female peafowl, usually brown or gray, and less colorful than a peacock. The male is called a peacock.

用法与细微差别

'Peahen' is formal or scientific, rarely used in everyday conversation unless specifically distinguishing female peafowl. Don't confuse with 'peacock' (the male). The plural is 'peahens'.

例句

The peahen is not as colorful as the peacock.

basic

We saw a peahen in the garden.

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A baby peahen is called a peachick.

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You can tell a peahen by her duller feathers and quiet nature.

natural

Unlike the peacock, the peahen doesn't display a big, colorful tail.

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During mating season, the peahen chooses which male to mate with.

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