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peahen

[ pee-hen ]
/ ˈpiˌhɛn /

noun

the female peafowl.

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Origin of peahen

First recorded in 1375–1425, peahen is from the late Middle English word pehenne.See peacock, hen

Words nearby peahen

peacock worm, pea crab, peafowl, peag, pea green, peahen, pea jacket, peak, Peak District, Peake, peaked
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