pheasant
noun
any of numerous large, usually long-tailed, Old World gallinaceous birds of the family Phasianidae, widely introduced.
pheasants
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pluralof pheasant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mr Hughes said it was known that pheasants presented a risk of infecting wild birds, "some of which are threatened at a national level".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
And many times my brother and I would have to go out and hunt for our dinner — rabbits, pheasants, squirrels and other food that we could find.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2023
Avian infuenza can be found in both wild and domesticated fowl, including chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks and geese, and its typically spread through bird-to-bird contact, according to the state Department of Food and Agriculture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
At the heart of the tablescape, a grouping of three risers elevates the centerpiece, featuring a harmonious blend of pumpkins and pheasants at varying heights.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
They wondered whether half a dozen young pheasants they started had anything curious about them, and Kay was ready to swear that one of them was white.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
