peacock
/ˈpikɑk/noun
High School
1
A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.
2
A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
3
A pompous or vainglorious person [from the 14th c.].
4
Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
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