peacocks

noun

Meaning

A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.
A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
A vainglorious person .
Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

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Related words

peacock butterfly(English)inachis io(English)peafowl(English)parakeets(English)parrots(English)pigeons(English)flamingos(English)peacock blue(English)

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