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peacock

The correct spelling is peacock.

How to pronounce peacock

/ˈpiːkɒk/
noun

IPA: /ˈpiːkɒk/

Say it like: Pee-cok

The correct spelling is peacock. A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.
  2. 2.A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
  3. 3.A vainglorious person .
  4. 4.Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

verb

  1. 1.To strut about proudly.
  2. 2.To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.

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