What is another word for peafowl?

Pronunciation: [pˈiːfa͡ʊl] (IPA)

Peafowl, also known as peacocks, are colorful birds that belong to the pheasant family. These magnificent birds are known for their distinctive and vibrant feathers, which make them recognizable worldwide. However, there are other synonyms for the word "peafowl" that are less commonly used but equally accurate, such as "pavo," "peacock bird," and "peafoul." Additionally, the females of the species are referred to as peahens, and young peafowl are called peachicks. These synonyms are useful for providing alternatives when writing about peafowl, ensuring that there is an appropriate term available for any context.

Synonyms for Peafowl:

What are the hypernyms for Peafowl?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Peafowl?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for peafowl (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Peafowl?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Peafowl

Mr. Bennett, who resided much in the south-east of the island, ascribes the rarity of serpents in the jungle to the abundance of the wild peafowl, whose partiality to young snakes renders them the chief destroyers of these reptiles.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent
One can hardly imagine the splendour of the scene described by Colonel Williamson, as seen by him in the Jungleterry District in India, when, being engaged shooting these beautiful fowl, he estimates that not fewer than twelve or fifteen hundred peafowl of various sizes were within sight of him for nearly an hour.
"The Romance of Natural History, Second Series"
Philip Henry Gosse
The villages in these parts are literally crowded with peafowl.
"Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official"
William Sleeman

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