peahen
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peahen
First recorded in 1375–1425, peahen is from the late Middle English word pehenne. See peacock, hen
Example Sentences
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A new owner purchased the property 14 years ago and brought with him a peafowl and peahen, said Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
He said he hoped that giving Toby a potential mate would curb his urge to attack cars, but so far the peahen was "playing hard to get".
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2023
The project consists of dogs, cats, a small cohort of horses, and one peahen.
From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022
Fett bought three eggs and hatched Junior, a black shoulder peahen.
From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2016
I hope you do not think I’m proud like a peahen the way I go on about the things I am good at—like my penmanship and running faster than every lazy boy in town.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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