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pheasant vs Phasianus colchicus

Phasianus colchicus vs pheasant

pheasant and Phasianus colchicus both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pheasant Yes No No No
Phasianus colchicus Yes No No No
As nouns, Phasianus colchicus is a hyponym of pheasant; that is, Phasianus colchicus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pheasant:
  • pheasant: large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
  • Phasianus colchicus: common pheasant having bright plumage and a white neck ring
pheasant (noun) Phasianus colchicus (noun)
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere common pheasant having bright plumage and a white neck ring
flesh of a pheasant; usually braised
Difference between pheasant and Phasianus colchicus

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