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peacock

/ˈpiːkɒk/
Meanings

  • A large and colorful bird with iridescent green and blue plumage and a distinctive train of elongated upper-tail covert feathers. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is the national bird of India.

    - "The peacock's vibrant colors are a sight to behold."
    - "Despite its impressive appearance, the peacock is actually a relatively weak and vulnerable bird."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpikɑk/



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Synonyms

peafowl
Rhymes
Words rhyming with peacock
pea-coat , re-coil , toe-knot
Homophones
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  1. Peacock (en) : A large and colorful bird with iridescent green and blue plumage and a distinctive train of elongated upper-tail covert feathers. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is the national bird of India.

  2. Peacock (es) : Un gran y colorido pájaro con plumas iridiscas de verde y azul y un distintivo tren de plumas largas superiores cubiertas con plumas. Es nativo de la subcontinente indio y es el pájaro nacional de India.

Variants
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peacock , peacockier , peacockiest , peacockish , peacocks , peacocky , peacocked , peacocking , Peacock , Thomas Love Peacock , peacock blue , peacock blues , peacock flower , peacock flowers , flamboyant , royal poinciana , royal poincianas
Forms
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There are no specific forms of the peacock that are commonly recognized or distinguished from one another. The peacock is typically recognized and distinguished from other birds based on its distinctive physical characteristics, such as its large and colorful body, iridescent green and blue plumage, and distinctive train of elongated upper-tail covert feathers.

Etymology
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The name 'peacock' is derived from the Old English word 'puca', meaning 'spotted' or 'marked'. This name was likely given to the bird due to its distinctive spotted or speckled appearance.

Trivia
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  1. The peacock is the national bird of India, and it is also the mascot of the Indian Air Force.

  2. The peacock's distinctive train of elongated upper-tail covert feathers is not used for flying, but rather for display purposes.

  3. The peacock's call is a loud, piercing, and distinctive sound that can be heard from a distance.

  4. The peacock is not only a beautiful and majestic bird, but it is also a symbol of power, beauty, creativity, protection, transformation, and immortality.

  5. The peacock's feathers have been used for various decorative purposes throughout history, such as in art, architecture, fashion, and jewelry.

  6. The peacock's feathers have also been used in various religious and spiritual practices throughout history, such as in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

  7. The peacock's feathers have also been used in various medicinal and therapeutic practices throughout history, such as in Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, and Unani medicine.

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The peacock has held significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance throughout history. In various religious and mythological traditions, the peacock is often associated with power, beauty, creativity, protection, transformation, and immortality. In art, literature, music, and other forms of expression, the peacock has been a popular subject and motif, inspiring countless works of art, literature, music, and other forms of expression.

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