peahen

English
Two peahens.

Etymology

From Middle English pehenne, equivalent to pea (“peafowl”) +‎ hen. Compare Icelandic páhæna (“peahen”). See also peacock, peafowl, peachick, etc.

Pronunciation
  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈpiː.hɛn/
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Noun

peahen (plural peahens)

  1. A female peafowl.


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