peacock

pea-cock · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A male peafowl, known for its brilliant blue and green plumage and long tail feathers that can be displayed in a spectacular fan.

  2. 2.

    A person who is excessively proud or vain about their appearance.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To display oneself ostentatiously.

Forms

plural: peacocks

Related words

See also: bird, feather, peahen
Synonyms: peafowl

Etymology

From Old English pea (from Latin pavo) + cock (male bird).