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Fasan

pheasant

noun fah-ZAHN Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Origin: from Greek via Latin, originally from the river Phasis in the Caucasus

Usage Note

Fasan (Phasianus colchicus) was introduced to Europe from Asia and is now a common game bird. The male displays striking plumage. Plural: die Fasane or die Fasanen.

Examples

"Der bunte Fasan stakste am Waldrand entlang."

Natural Translation

The colourful pheasant stalked along the edge of the forest.

Literal Translation

The colourful pheasant stalked along the forest-edge.

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