peafowl

American  

[pee-foul] / ˈpiˌfaʊl /

noun

plural

peafowls,

plural

peafowl

1. any of several gallinaceous birds of the genera Pavo, of India, Sri Lanka, southeastern Asia, and the East Indies, and Afropavo, of Africa.

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peafowl British  

/ ˈpiːˌfaʊl /

noun

1. either of two large pheasants, Pavo cristatus ( blue peafowl ) of India and Ceylon and P. muticus ( green peafowl ) of SE Asia. The males (peacocks) have a characteristic bright plumage See peacock

2. a rare closely related African species, Afropavo congensis ( Congo peafowl ), both sexes of which are brightly coloured

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Etymology

Origin of peafowl

First recorded in 1795–1805; pea ( peacock ) + fowl

Example Sentences

A new owner purchased the property 14 years ago and brought with him a peafowl and peahen, said Nielsen.

From Los Angeles Times

But even without trapping in the last few years — the program hasn’t been used since 2021 — the number of peafowl in the area has remained relatively stagnant.

From Los Angeles Times

Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park is staffed by volunteers and funded by public donations, and Suzi now has the grand job title of "lead peafowl warden".

From BBC

Shreyovi spotted the two Indian peafowl while walking in the forest with her parents.

From BBC

South Pasadena voted to remove all peafowl from city limits as the population of the exotic bird has skyrocketed.

From Los Angeles Times