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peafowl

pea·fowl [ p fòwl ] (plural pea·fowl or pea·fowls)


noun 
Definition:
 
large pheasant: a large pheasant, the male of which holds up its brilliant iridescent tail like a fan in courtship displays. Native to: South and Southeast Asia, Africa.  Genera Pavo, Afropavo.

[Early 19th century. After peacock]
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