peacock's

Showy male fowl's

Peacock's is the possessive form of peacock, the large bird famous for the male's iridescent tail feathers that fan out in elaborate display.

The term typically describes something belonging to or characteristic of the bird: the peacock's plumage, a peacock's strut.

It also appears in figurative uses referring to vanity or showiness: His peacock's pride was evident in everything he wore.

plumage

feathers

Bird's lightweight covering

eyespots · display · crest · coverts · barbs · sheen · molt · quills · blue-green · bronze

behavior

strut

Proud, showy gait

  • displayPresentation for viewing
  • courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
  • prideSatisfaction from one's achievements

vanity · showing off · preening · fanning · rattling · posturing · calling · mating dance · territorial · parading

symbolism

pride

Satisfaction from one's achievements

nobility · vanity · resurrection · watchfulness · all-seeing · Hera · Lakshmi · paradise · glory · splendor

anatomy

crest

Highest point or tuft

  • beakHorny avian mouthpart
  • spursHeel-mounted riding prods
  • neckHead-body junction

breast · wings · legs · claws · wattle · eyes · body · crown · throat · aigrette

Opposites
sex/gender within species

peacock'shen's

Female chicken's possessive

sparrow's · mouse's · crow's · pigeon's · dove's

Phrases
Family

peacock, peacocks

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G