Peafowl

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpiːˌfaÊŠl/

Full definition of peafowl

Noun

1. (rare) A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock. The cry is "meow" (like cats), "kee-o" or "iyaan".

Synonyms

• peacock (much more common)

Related terms

• peacock - male or female peacock
• peahen - female peacock
• peachick - baby peacock