peacock

peacock englannista suomeksi

1. neitoperhonen

2. riikinkukko

0. Substantiivi

1. riikinkukko

1. Verbi

peacock englanniksi

1. A male peafowl, especially ''cristatus|Pavo cristatus'', notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.

2. (quote-book)|tlr=(w)|title=Tales translated from the Persian of Inatulla of Delhi|volume=I|publisher=P. and W. Wilson et al.|location=Dublin|page=v|text=The ſpring diſplaying her elegant taſte, the proud walk of the gold-feathered pheaſant, the light tread of the ſmall-hoofed hind, and the dancing of the ſtar-trained peacock, infuſed joy into the ſoul of the ſpectator of the aſtoniſhing works of the Creator.

3. A peafowl (of the genus ''Pavo'' or (taxfmt)), either male or female.

4. A vainglorious person (datedef).

5. Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus (taxfmt).

6. To strut about proudly or haughtily.

7. (quote-journal)

8. To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.