Basic Details
Word: Peahen
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The female of the peacock, a bird known for its beautiful tail.
Synonyms: Female peacock, hen peafowl
Antonyms: Peacock
Idioms and Phrases
- As proud as a peacock: Used to describe someone who is very proud or pleased with themselves. Example: "After winning the art competition, she walked around as proud as a peacock."
- Don't count your chickens before they're hatched: Not directly related but can relate to expectations. Example: "He was excited about the game, but I reminded him not to count his chickens before theyre hatched."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The peahen quietly wandered through the garden while the peacock displayed its magnificent feathers.
Example 2: At the wildlife park, we were delighted to see a peahen with her little chicks following her closely.
Example 3: While the peacock caught everyone's attention, the peahen was just as important for the species' survival.
Fun Fact
Did you know that even though peahens are not as colourful as peacocks, they are equally important in courtship? The male uses his beautiful plumage to attract the female during mating season.
Famous Quote
"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." Kahlil Gibran This reminds us that beauty comes in many forms, like the peahen's quiet grace compared to the peacock's flamboyance.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "peahen" mean?
a) A type of male bird
b) The female of the peacock
c) A ground animal
d) A water creature
Answer: b) The female of the peacock
2. Which of these is a synonym of "peahen"?
a) Lioness
b) Hen peafowl
c) Hen
d) Duck
Answer: b) Hen peafowl
3. Which sentence uses "peahen" correctly?
a) The peahen danced in the rain.
b) The peahen is known for her beautiful colours.
c) The peahen watched the peacock show off his feathers.
d) The peahen flew high in the sky.
Answer: c) The peahen watched the peacock show off his feathers.
4. Which idiom means the same as "peahen"?
a) As proud as a peacock
b) Don't count your chickens before they're hatched
c) A wolf in sheep's clothing
d) As wise as an owl
Answer: a) As proud as a peacock
5. What is the opposite of "peahen"?
a) N/A
b) Peacock
c) Hen
d) Rooster
Answer: b) Peacock
