Definition

Noun: 1. A large, brightly colored bird native to India and Sri Lanka: The blue peafowl is a species of peafowl (Pavo cristatus) characterized by the male's iridescent blue neck and breast and its long, elaborate tail feathers (train) with eye-like spots. The female (peahen) is less colorful, with a predominantly brown plumage.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The blue peafowl is the national bird of India.
  • We saw a magnificent male blue peafowl displaying its tail feathers in the forest clearing.
  • The call of the blue peafowl is a loud, distinctive cry.

Advanced Usage

• "In full display": Refers to the male blue peafowl showing its fanned-out tail feathers, often during courtship.
  • During the breeding season, the male blue peafowl can often be seen in full display to attract a mate.

Variants and Related Words

• Peafowl (n): The general term for birds of the genera and , which includes the blue peafowl and the green peafowl.
• Peacock (n): Specifically refers to the male of the species.
• Peahen (n): Specifically refers to the female of the species.
• Peachick (n): A young peafowl.

Synonyms

• Indian peafowl: The most common alternative name.
• Common peafowl: Another name used to distinguish it from other peafowl species.

Related Phrases

• "Proud as a peacock": An idiom describing someone who is very vain or proud of their appearance, directly referencing the showy display of the male blue peafowl.
  • After winning the award, he strutted around the office, proud as a peacock.

Noun

1. peafowl of India and Ceylon