English · Idiom Historical

peacock horse

Preserved but no longer current.

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Meaning · English

Amongst undertakers, is one with a showy tail and mane, which holds its head up well. PEACOCKY refers to an objectionable high action among racehorses.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngựa có đuôi và bờm đẹp, đầu ngẩng cao

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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Horses Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “peacock horse” mean?

Amongst undertakers, is one with a showy tail and mane, which holds its head up well. PEACOCKY refers to an objectionable high action among racehorses.

Is “peacock horse” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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