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impeyan-pheasant

n. தலைச்சூட்டும் வண்ண அழகுமிக்க இறக்கையும் கொண்ட வான்கோழிவகை.


Im"pey*an pheas"ant. Etym: [From Lady Impey, who attempted to naturalize the bird in England.] (Zoöl.) Defn: An Indian crested pheasant of the genus Lophophorus. Several species are known. Called also monaul, monal. Note: They are remarkable for the bright color and brilliant matallic hues of their plumage. The best known species (L. Impeyanus) has the neck of a brilliant metallic red, changing to golden yellow in certain lights.


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