'Impeyan pheasant' definitions:

Definition of 'Impeyan pheasant'

From: GCIDE
  • Impeyan pheasant \Im"pey*an pheas"ant\ ([i^]m"p[i^]*an f[e^]z"ant). [From Lady Impey, who attempted to naturalize the bird in England.] (Zool.) An Indian crested pheasant of the genus Lophophorus. Several species are known. Called also monaul, monal. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: They are remarkable for the bright color and brilliant matallic hues of their plumage. The best known species (Lophophorus Impeyanus) has the neck of a brilliant metallic red, changing to golden yellow in certain lights. [1913 Webster]