Definition

A female bird of the peafowl species, known for its colorful plumage and long tail feathers, typically associated with the male peacock.

Example

The peahen quietly walked through the garden, searching for food.

Conversation

Did you see that beautiful peahen in the park yesterday?

Yes, I did! She was really stunning with all her colors.

I know, right? It's not often you spot a peahen just wandering around.

Definitely! I love how unique they are compared to other birds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Peahen → The word 'peahen' is formed from 'pea' (from Old English 'pēa', meaning peacock) and 'hen' (from Old English 'henn', meaning female bird). The term 'peahen' specifically refers to the female of the peacock species.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'peacock' for the male and 'hen' for the female bird — that's how you remember that a 'peahen' is the female peacock.

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