1. the female of a peacock

Examples

• The peahen laid her eggs in a hidden nest.
• Unlike the colorful peacock, the peahen has brown and gray feathers.
• The peahen carefully watched over her chicks.
• We spotted a peahen foraging in the garden.
• The peahen’s plumage provides excellent camouflage.
• A peahen can live up to 20 years in captivity.