English Explanatory Dictionary

peahen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female peafowl.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiː.hɛn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peahen.wav

Word forms

peahen peahens

Etymology

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

Related words

hen peachick peacock peafowl
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