单词 | peacock's tail |
释义 | peacock's tail/ˌpiːkɒks ˈteɪl/noun 1The tail coverts of a peacock collectively, which the bird is able to erect and expand like a fan behind its body.. 2 Alchemy. An iridescent or multicoloured stage in the preparation of the philosopher's stone. Now historical. 3The seaweed Padina pavonia, which has broadly fan-shaped fronds marked with fringed bands in shades of brown and green. OriginEarly 16th century. From the genitive of peacock + tail. In β form from peacock + tail. |
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