Peacock

/ˈpiːkɒk/ noun verb

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

Definition

  1. (noun) A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.
  2. (noun) A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
  3. (noun) A vainglorious person .
  4. (noun) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
  5. (verb) To strut about proudly.
  6. (verb) To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.

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  • Peacock contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Peacock mean?

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

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Peacock has 7 letters.

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