peahen

[ pee-hen ]

noun

1. the female peafowl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peahen¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, peahen is from the late Middle English word pehenne. See peacock, hen

Example Sentences

The student nurse even adopted one peahen who was disabled and could not survive alone.

From BBC

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

From BBC

He said he hoped that giving Toby a potential mate would curb his urge to attack cars, but so far the peahen was "playing hard to get".

From BBC

Pa loved creatures, same as me, which is why we had so many roaming the nooks and crannies of our cottage and yard: goats and tree hares, chickens and dibby ducks, a peahen and an ancient river otter who could no longer swim.

From Literature

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

From Salon