pavonine (comparative more pavonine, superlative most pavonine)
Of or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its family Pavonidae, including the peafowl.
Possessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather.
Resembling the tail of a peacock.
pavonine (uncountable)
Tarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock.
Any bird from the family Pavonidae.
Source: Wiktionary
Pav"o*nine, a. Etym: [L. pavoninus, fr. pavo a peacock. See Peacock.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Like, or pertaining to, the genus Pavo.
2. Characteristic of a peacock; resembling the tail of a peacock, as in colors; iridescent. P. Cleaveland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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