peacock throne
noun
The former throne of the Mughal emperors of Delhi, subsequently in the possession of the Shahs of Persia (later Iran), being adorned with precious stones forming an expanded peacock's tail; (hence by metonymy, in form Peacock Throne the rule or office of the former Shah of Iran (previously Persia); the Iranian monarchy.
Origin
Mid 18th century.
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- things that go bump in the night
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