Peacock (Noun)
Meaning 1
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Aglais io, commonly known as the peacock, is a colorful butterfly found in Europe and parts of Western Asia.
- The peacock butterfly's distinctive purple eyespots on its reddish-brown wings serve as a warning to potential predators.
- In the garden, the peacock's vibrant colors stood out amidst the more subdued hues of the surrounding flowers.
- The peacock butterfly's eyespots are thought to play a role in defending it against predators, by mimicking the eyes of a larger animal.
- During the mating season, male peacocks engage in territorial displays, flying and posturing to assert dominance over rivals.
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Meaning 2
Male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.