phasianic

/ˌfeɪziˈænɪk/; /ˌfeɪziˈɑːnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of pheasants

“The phasianic plumage of the bird made it look like a forest dweller.”

2. noun

a characteristic or quality of pheasants

“The phasianic features of the new species were an interesting discovery for ornithologists.”

Synonyms

  • ornithic
  • pheasant-like

Antonyms

  • insectoid
  • non-avian