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peahen

[ pee-hen ]

noun

  1. the female peafowl.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of peahen1

First recorded in 1375–1425, peahen is from the late Middle English word pehenne. See peacock, hen
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The student nurse even adopted one peahen who was disabled and could not survive alone.

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Mr Blunt has bought a peahen mate for Toby in the hope that she will improve his mood so he can regain his freedom.

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The project consists of dogs, cats, a small cohort of horses, and one peahen.

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Peacocks and peahens don’t have much of a bird song — they emit a sharp “caw†that is “not cute,†Lewis said — but other birds have found themselves in conversation with the 31-year-old whistler.

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According to peafowl expert and former teacher Dennis Fett, also known as “Mr. Peacock,†introducing a peahen may not be easy.

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