pheasant

Meanings

• A large bird of the grouse family, with a distinctive plumage of feathers in shades of brown, red, and green.

  - "The pheasant is a popular game bird in Europe and North America."
  - "During the hunting season, pheasants are often released into the wild to provide sport for hunters."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɛzənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pheasant
pheasant , feast , beast , past , last

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Pheasant () : A large bird of the grouse family, with a distinctive plumage of feathers in shades of brown, red, and green.
   

2. Pheasant (English) : A type of fruit or vegetable, typically with a thin, edible skin and juicy, sweet flesh. Pheasants are often used in cooking and can be prepared in a variety of ways, including roasting, grilling, or stir-frying.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pheasant that leads to same result
pheasant , pheasants , ring-necked pheasant , ring-necked pheasants

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'pheasant' comes from the Old French word 'phaisant', which means 'deceptive' or 'false'. This name was likely given to the bird due to its ability to blend in with its surroundings and deceive predators.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the scientific name of the pheasant?", "answer"=>"The scientific name of the common pheasant is Phasianus colchicus."}

2. {"question"=>"What is the lifespan of a pheasant?", "answer"=>"The average lifespan of a pheasant in the wild is about 2-3 years. However, pheasants that are kept in captivity can live much longer, with some living for up to 15 years."}

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   - To remember the definition of a pheasant, use the mnemonic 'A large bird of the grouse family, with a distinctive plumage of feathers in shades of brown, red, and green.'

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