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golden pheasant

golden pheasant

7.9
A brightly colored bird with feathers on its head whose male has red and gold feathers
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊldən ˈfiːzənt/
  • UK
translation icon : faisán dorado
  • Wildlife photographers often seek opportunities to capture images of the stunning golden pheasant in its native environment.

Examples

  • Only once did I find a tail feather from a golden pheasant.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • The male golden pheasant has vibrant yellow and red plumage, making it stand out in its natural habitat.

  • During our hike in the mountains, we spotted a golden pheasant elegantly moving through the underbrush.

Synonyms

Chrysolophus pictus
vsgolden pheasant
  • Specialized
9.9

A bright crested bird called the golden pheasant from western China and central Asia

is the common everyday name rather than the Latin scientific name

Surface Forms

golden pheasant singular
golden pheasants plural

Morphology

golden + pheasant

The phrase denotes a pheasant that is golden in color and is directly described by the adjective + noun composition 'golden' + 'pheasant'. This follows a regular, cross-linguistically common modifier+head pattern for animal names, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Golden pheasant: The name golden pheasant comes from the bird's bright gold and red feathers, with golden for its yellow-gold colour and pheasant for the type of bird. So, 'golden pheasant' means a very colourful bird, especially the male with a showy crest and long tail.