English

An image of a Peacock

Noun

peafowl ‎(plural peafowls)

1. (rare) A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock. The cry is "meow" (like cats), "kee-o" or "iyaan".

Synonyms

• peacock (much more common)

Related terms

• peacock - male or female peacock
• peahen - female peacock
• peachick - baby peacock

Translations

See also

• muster
• pavonine