noun🔗ShareTarnish found on some ores and metals which resembles the tail feathers of a peacock."The copper ore displayed a beautiful pavonine, a shimmering, iridescent tarnish like a peacock's feathers, across its surface. "appearancematerialsubstancegeologymineralchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny bird from the family Pavonidae."At the zoo, the sign identified the peacocks and peahens collectively as pavonine. "birdanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or pertaining to the genus Pavo or its family Pavonidae, including the peafowl."The zoo's pavonine exhibit featured several species of peacocks and peahens. "animalbirdappearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePossessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather."The spilled oil on the wet pavement created a striking, pavonine sheen that shifted with the light. "appearancecolorbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareResembling the tail of a peacock."The iridescent scarf had a pavonine shimmer, catching the light with colors like a peacock's tail. "appearanceanimalbirdnaturestylecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
