peacock
IPA: pˈikɑk
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.
- A vainglorious person [from the 14th c.].
- (entomology) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
- A township in Lake County, Michigan, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Stonewall County, Texas, United States.
verb
- (intransitive) To strut about proudly or haughtily.
- (intransitive) To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.
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