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Impeyan pheasant

Im"pey*an pheas"ant\ [From Lady Impey, who attempted to naturalize the bird in England.] (Zo["o]l.) 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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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