peacock Meaning & Definition
What Does Peacock Mean?
Peacock is a noun that means A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail. It can also mean A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female. As a verb, it means To strut about proudly or haughtily. As a verb, it means To strut about proudly.
Quick Facts About Peacock
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpikɑk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | peacock butterfly, inachis io and peafowl |
| Plural | peacocks |
| Verb forms | peacocks, peacocking, peacocked |
Peacock Definition (Noun)
- 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.
- The meat of this bird.
- A pompous or vainglorious person .
- Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
Peacock as a Verb
- To strut about proudly or haughtily.
- To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.
Noun
- A vainglorious person .
Verb
- To strut about proudly.
Synonyms of Peacock
Peacock synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Peacock
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Peacock in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
peacock (usually countable, plural peacocks)
peacock (third-person singular simple present peacocks, present participle peacocking, simple past and past participle peacocked)
Words That Rhyme With Peacock
Origin of Peacock
From Middle English pecok, pekok, pocok, pacok, first component from Old English pēa, pāwa (“peacock, peafowl”), ultimately from Latin pāvō; equivalent to pea + cock. Compare Old Norse páfugl (“peacock”, literally “peafowl”), and English peahen, peachick, etc.
Pronouncing Peacock
The standard pronunciation of peacock is //ˈpikɑk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peacock
Is peacock a noun or a verb?
Peacock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for peacock?
Words with a similar meaning to peacock include peacock butterfly, inachis io and peafowl. See the full list of peacock synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of peacock?
The plural of peacock is peacocks.
What is the past tense of peacock?
The past tense of peacock is peacocked. The present participle is peacocking.
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