Javan peacock
noun
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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