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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