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单词 Reeves's pheasant
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Definition of Reeves's pheasant in English:

Reeves's pheasant

(also Reeves' pheasant, Reeves pheasant)
noun ˌriːvzɪz ˈfɛznt
  • A rare Chinese pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii, the male of which has striking plumage with a black and white head, a typically gold and black body, and a very long barred tail that makes it one of the longest known birds.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Griffith (1790–1858), naturalist. In some forms from the genitive of the name of John Reeves, English naturalist + pheasant. In some forms from the name of John Reeves + pheasant.

Definition of Reeves's pheasant in US English:

Reeves's pheasant

(also Reeves' pheasant, Reeves pheasant)
nounˌriːvzɪz ˈfɛznt
  • A rare Chinese pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii, the male of which has striking plumage with a black and white head, a typically gold and black body, and a very long barred tail that makes it one of the longest known birds.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Griffith (1790–1858), naturalist. In some forms from the genitive of the name of John Reeves, English naturalist + pheasant. In some forms from the name of John Reeves + pheasant.

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