1. a large bird with brilliant blue and green plumage, native to Asia, including both peacocks (males) and peahens (females)

Examples

• The peafowl strutted across the palace gardens.
• Male peafowl display their colorful tail feathers to attract mates.
• The zoo’s peafowl enclosure featured both peacocks and peahens.
• Wild peafowl can be found in forests throughout India and Southeast Asia.
• The peafowl’s loud call echoed through the early morning air.
• Ornamental peafowl have been kept on estates for centuries.