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Peacock

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Noun

the male of the peafowl distinguished by its long, erectile, greenish, iridescent tail coverts that are brilliantly marked with ocellated spots and that can be spread in a fan.
any peafowl.
a vain, self-conscious person.
( initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Pavo.

Verb (used without object)

to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock.

Synonyms

verb
flounce , prance , swagger , swank , swash
adjective
pavonian , pavonine
noun
bird of juno , muster , ostentation , pavo. associated word: pavonine , pride

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