pheasantpheas‧ant /ˈfɛzənt/ noun [countable, uncountable] 
a large colorful bird with a long tail that is hunted for food and sport, or the meat from this bird [Origin: 1200–1300 Anglo-French fesaunt, from Latin, from Greek phasianos, from Phasis ancient river in Asia]
a large colorful bird with a long tail that is hunted for food and sport, or the meat from this bird [Origin: 1200–1300 Anglo-French fesaunt, from Latin, from Greek phasianos, from Phasis ancient river in Asia]
