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Javan peacock

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variants: or Javan peafowl

Definition of Javan peacock

: a peafowl (Pavo muticus) of southeastern Asia in which the plumage is predominantly metallic green with ocellations and markings of blue and coppery yellow — compare indian peacock

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“Javan peacock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Javan%20peacock. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.

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