peahen

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English

Two peahens.

Etymology

From Middle English pehenne, equivalent to pea (peafowl) +‎ hen. Compare Icelandic páhæna (peahen). See also peacock, peafowl, peachick, etc.

Pronunciation

Noun

peahen (plural peahens)

  1. A female peafowl.
    • 2014, Bill Nye, Corey S. Powell, Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation:
      It shows the peahens that the peacock is strong.


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