peacock's tail
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In 1860 Charles Darwin wrote, “The sight of a feather in a peacock’s tail, whenever I gaze at it, makes me sick!”
From National Geographic • Oct. 10, 2023
Sometimes, they’re decorations to attract a female’s eye, like a peacock’s tail feathers or the vibrant colors on a lizard’s belly.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2023
The peacock’s tail is an example of the handicap principle.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
"It's the reproductive version of peacock's tail - it's so extreme," said Prof Siva-Jothy.
From BBC • May 16, 2019
Sophia's maids glue extra feathers onto the gown, creating trailing folds like a peacock's tail.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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