palamedea

pəˈlæmɪdi

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical bird of paradise, often depicted as a peacock, said to be found in the East Indies.

“In the 16th-century travelogue, the author described a fantastical creature called the palamedea.”

Synonyms

  • bird of paradise
  • peacock

Antonyms

  • extinct animal