pea•cock
Pronunciation: (pē'kok"), [key] — n., pl. v. -cocks, -cock.
—n. - 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.
- (cap.)the constellation Pavo.
—v.i. - to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock.
Pea•cock
Pronunciation: (pē'kok"), [key] - 1785–1866, English poet and novelist.
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