peahen Definition
a female peafowl, distinguished by her lack of the male's extravagant plumage.
Using peahen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peahen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The peahen laid several eggs in the nest.
Example
The peacock and peahen were walking together in the garden.
peahen Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for peahen
- female peacock
- peafowl hen
Phrases with peahen
peahen's egg
a small, pale-colored egg
Example
The peahen's eggs are smaller than chicken eggs.
peahen's call
a loud, high-pitched cry made by a peahen
Example
The peahen's call could be heard from across the farm.
peahen's brood
a group of young peafowl hatched and raised by a peahen
Example
The peahen's brood followed her around the garden.
Summary: peahen in Brief
'Peahen' [pee-hen] is a noun that refers to a female peafowl, which can be distinguished from the male by its lack of extravagant plumage. The term is used to describe both the bird itself and its eggs, call, and brood. An example sentence is 'The peahen laid several eggs in the nest.'
