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pheasant Synonyms

Another word for pheasant

Choosing another word for pheasant depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large, long-tailed bird of the family Phasianidae, native to Asia but widely introduced across the world, often hunted as game or kept for its colorful plumage.

Usage Example

"As we walked through the autumn woods, a male gamebird suddenly burst from the underbrush with a loud whirring of wings."

Strongest
gamebird
Strong
fowl

• noun (Context 2)

The meat of a pheasant, eaten as food.

Usage Example

"The chef prepared a rich stew made with roasted game, wild mushrooms, and root vegetables."

Strong
game
Weak
poultry

• Nearby Words

phaseout
phaser
phat
pheasant
phenom
phenomenal
phenomenally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pheasant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pheasant
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