Peacock

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˌkɑk/

Definitions of peacock

noun a large and brightly colored bird known for its extravagant plumage, native to South Asia but also found in other parts of the world

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a peacock at the zoo.

A2 The peacock displayed its colorful feathers.

B1 The peacock is known for its extravagant plumage.

B2 The peacock's iridescent feathers shimmered in the sunlight.

C1 The peacock's intricate mating display captivated onlookers.

C2 The peacock's regal appearance made it a symbol of beauty and grace.

Examples of peacock in a Sentence

formal The peacock is known for its vibrant plumage and elegant display during courtship.

informal Have you ever seen a peacock strut around? It's quite a sight!

slang That party was so fancy, it felt like we were at a peacock parade.

figurative Her personality is like a peacock, always standing out in a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of peacock

• past tense: peacocked
• plural: peacocks
• comparative: more peacock
• superlative: most peacock
• present tense: peacocks
• future tense: will peacock
• perfect tense: have peacocked
• continuous tense: is peacocking
• singular: peacock
• positive degree: peacock
• infinitive: to peacock
• gerund: peacocking
• participle: peacocking

Origin and Evolution of peacock

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'peacock' originated from the Old English word 'pea' which means peafowl, and 'cock' which refers to a male bird.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peacock' has come to specifically refer to the male bird of the species while 'peafowl' is used for the entire species including both male and female birds.