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peacock in Persian

طاووس tâvus

UK/ˈpiːkɒk//ˈpikɑk/

peacock in Persian: طاووس (tâvus). In English, peacock means a male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.

Persian words for peacock

pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo
طاووس tâvus

English meaning of peacock

  1. noun A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.
  2. noun A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
  3. noun The meat of this bird.
  4. noun A pompous or vainglorious person [from the 14th c.].

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Synonyms of peacock

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Questions about peacock in Persian

What is the meaning of peacock in Persian?
Peacock in Persian is طاووس (tâvus).
معنی peacock چیست؟
Peacock: طاووس (tâvus).
What does peacock mean in English?
Peacock means a male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.

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