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pavonine

Pronunciation:/ˈpævəˌnaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.

  2. Any bird from the family Pavonidae.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its family Pavonidae, including the peafowl.

  2. Possessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather.

  3. Resembling the tail of a peacock.