꿩과의 새를 통칭하며, 특히 수컷의 깃털이 화려한 긴 꼬리의 사냥용 새.
A large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage.
예문:
"The pheasant's long tail feathers are often used for decoration."
"We saw a pheasant darting across the country road."
미국 남부 등 일부 지역에서 뇌조나 그와 유사한 새를 부르는 명칭.
Any of various birds that resemble a pheasant, such as certain species of grouse in North America.
예문:
"Local hunters in the Appalachians often refer to the ruffed grouse as a pheasant."
"The guide explained that the 'pheasant' we saw was actually a native grouse."