Reference meaning
pavonine
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Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its family Pavonidae, including the peafowl.
Other meanings
2. adjective
Possessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather.
3. adjective
Showy, like a peacock's tail; exhibiting vanity.
4. noun
Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.
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