peacock

[ pee-kok ]

/ ˈpiˌkɒk /

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noun, plural pea·cocks, (especially collectively) pea·cock.

the male of the peafowl distinguished by its long, erectile, greenish, iridescent tail coverts that are brilliantly marked with ocellated spots and that can be spread in a fan.

any peafowl.

a vain, self-conscious person.

(initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Pavo.

verb (used without object)

to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock.

Origin of peacock

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English pecok, pocok equivalent to pe- (Old English pēa “peafowl,” from Latin pāvōn-, stem of pavō peacock) + cok (Old English coc cock¹)

OTHER WORDS FROM peacock

pea·cock·er·y, peacockism, nounpeacockish, peacocky, adjectivepea·cock·ish·ly, adverbpea·cock·ish·ness, noun

Words nearby peacock

peach tree borer, peachy, peachy-keen, pea coal, peacoat, peacock, peacock blue, peacock butterfly, peacock chair, peacock-flower, peacock ore

Definition for peacock (2 of 2)

Peacock

[ pee-kok ]

/ ˈpiˌkɒk /

noun

Thomas Love, 1785–1866, English poet and novelist.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for peacock

Peacock served as an expert witness on grizzlies in federal court for Glacier National Park.
What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear|Doug Peacock|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the angels is Tawuse Melek, who is often called the peacock angel.
Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple|Michael Luongo|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sure, Katy Perry might want to “see your peacock” but Lana wants to ride it down the street while doing a parade wave.
Lana Del Rey Makes Me Wish I Were Straight|Samantha Allen|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Peacock Inn was recently restored and has a marvelous dining room and intimate bar.
A Walk Through History-Filled Princeton|Nancy Depke|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Prince Edward was there with his wife Sophie, who wore an electric blue suit and a peacock feather hat.
Sophie Dazzles in Electric Blue at Royal's Easter Service|Tom Sykes|March 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"Yes, I am one of the dwellers in the happy garden," answered the Peacock, strutting.
The Curious Book of Birds|Abbie Farwell Brown
His whole solemn person suggested the idea of a military peacock, a peacock who was carrying his tail spread out on his breast.
Original Short Stories of Maupassant, Volume 1|Guy de Maupassant
Quecholli means 'peacock,' but the interpreter of the Codex Telleriano-Remensis calls it the 'serpent of the clouds.'
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 2|Hubert Howe Bancroft
He thought he would remember this and speak of it to the Geese some time when they were praising the Peacock's train.
Among the Farmyard People|Clara Dillingham Pierson
This bright idea pleased everyone, for your Montenegrin dearly loves "to peacock."
Through the Land of the Serb|Mary Edith Durham

British Dictionary definitions for peacock (1 of 2)

peacock

/ (ˈpiːˌkɒk) /

noun plural -cocks or -cock

a male peafowl, having a crested head and a very large fanlike tail marked with blue and green eyelike spotsRelated adjective: pavonine

another name for peafowl

a vain strutting person

verb

to display (oneself) proudly

obsolete, slang, Australian to acquire (the best pieces of land) in such a way that the surrounding land is useless to others

Derived forms of peacock

peacockish, adjectivepeahen, fem n

Word Origin for peacock

C14 pecok, pe- from Old English pāwa (from Latin pāvō peacock) + cock 1

British Dictionary definitions for peacock (2 of 2)

Peacock

/ (ˈpiːˌkɒk) /

noun

Thomas Love. 1785–1866, English novelist and poet, noted for his satirical romances, including Headlong Hall (1816) and Nightmare Abbey (1818)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with peacock

peacock

see proud as a peacock.

单词	peacock
释义	peacock [ pee-kok ] / ˈpiˌkɒk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR peacock ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural pea·cocks, (especially collectively) pea·cock. the male of the peafowl distinguished by its long, erectile, greenish, iridescent tail coverts that are brilliantly marked with ocellated spots and that can be spread in a fan. any peafowl. a vain, self-conscious person. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Pavo. verb (used without object) to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock. Origin of peacock First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English pecok, pocok equivalent to pe- (Old English pēa “peafowl,” from Latin pāvōn-, stem of pavō peacock) + cok (Old English coc cock¹) OTHER WORDS FROM peacock pea·cock·er·y, peacockism, nounpeacockish, peacocky, adjectivepea·cock·ish·ly, adverbpea·cock·ish·ness, noun Words nearby peacock peach tree borer, peachy, peachy-keen, pea coal, peacoat, peacock, peacock blue, peacock butterfly, peacock chair, peacock-flower, peacock ore Definition for peacock (2 of 2) Peacock [ pee-kok ] / ˈpiˌkɒk / noun Thomas Love, 1785–1866, English poet and novelist. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for peacock Peacock served as an expert witness on grizzlies in federal court for Glacier National Park. What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear\|Doug Peacock\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Among the angels is Tawuse Melek, who is often called the peacock angel. Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple\|Michael Luongo\|August 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Sure, Katy Perry might want to “see your peacock” but Lana wants to ride it down the street while doing a parade wave. Lana Del Rey Makes Me Wish I Were Straight\|Samantha Allen\|July 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Peacock Inn was recently restored and has a marvelous dining room and intimate bar. A Walk Through History-Filled Princeton\|Nancy Depke\|October 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Prince Edward was there with his wife Sophie, who wore an electric blue suit and a peacock feather hat. Sophie Dazzles in Electric Blue at Royal's Easter Service\|Tom Sykes\|March 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST "Yes, I am one of the dwellers in the happy garden," answered the Peacock, strutting. The Curious Book of Birds\|Abbie Farwell Brown His whole solemn person suggested the idea of a military peacock, a peacock who was carrying his tail spread out on his breast. Original Short Stories of Maupassant, Volume 1\|Guy de Maupassant Quecholli means 'peacock,' but the interpreter of the Codex Telleriano-Remensis calls it the 'serpent of the clouds.' The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 2\|Hubert Howe Bancroft He thought he would remember this and speak of it to the Geese some time when they were praising the Peacock's train. Among the Farmyard People\|Clara Dillingham Pierson This bright idea pleased everyone, for your Montenegrin dearly loves "to peacock." Through the Land of the Serb\|Mary Edith Durham British Dictionary definitions for peacock (1 of 2) peacock / (ˈpiːˌkɒk) / noun plural -cocks or -cock a male peafowl, having a crested head and a very large fanlike tail marked with blue and green eyelike spotsRelated adjective: pavonine another name for peafowl a vain strutting person verb to display (oneself) proudly obsolete, slang, Australian to acquire (the best pieces of land) in such a way that the surrounding land is useless to others Derived forms of peacock peacockish, adjectivepeahen, fem n Word Origin for peacock C14 pecok, pe- from Old English pāwa (from Latin pāvō peacock) + cock 1 British Dictionary definitions for peacock (2 of 2) Peacock / (ˈpiːˌkɒk) / noun Thomas Love. 1785–1866, English novelist and poet, noted for his satirical romances, including Headlong Hall (1816) and Nightmare Abbey (1818) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with peacock peacock see proud as a peacock. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to peacock olive, blue-green, affect, sashay, swagger, stalk, prance, stride, strut, gloat, bluster, saunter, fir, sap, jade, sage, moss, pine, forest, sea
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peacock

noun, plural pea·cocks, (especially collectively) pea·cock.

verb (used without object)

Origin of peacock

OTHER WORDS FROM peacock

Words nearby peacock

Definition for peacock (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for peacock

British Dictionary definitions for peacock (1 of 2)

noun plural -cocks or -cock

verb

Derived forms of peacock

Word Origin for peacock

British Dictionary definitions for peacock (2 of 2)

noun

Idioms and Phrases with peacock

Words related to peacock