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Meaning of peacock

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

peacock

Pronunciation:/ˈpiːkɒk//ˈpikɑk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.

  2. A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.

  3. A vainglorious person .

  4. Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strut about proudly.

  2. To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.