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Definition of peahen
peahen
/ˈpiː.hɛn/
pea · hen
Plural:peahens
peahen Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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1
The female of the peafowl, a large bird native to Asia and Africa, distinguished from the male by its muted brown or mottled plumage, shorter crest, and lack of an elongated, colorful tail train.
Example
"While the male displayed his iridescent feathers to attract a mate, the more camouflaged peahen quietly foraged in the underbrush."
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Often incorrectly referred to as a 'peacock', which strictly denotes the male bird; 'peafowl' is the proper gender-neutral or collective term.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'pehen', a combination of 'pe' (from Old English 'pēa', meaning peacock, derived from Latin 'pavo') and 'hen' (female bird).
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peahen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peahen