Dutch Meaning of peacock-throne

Pauwentroon

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Definitions and Meaning of peacock-throne in English

Wordnet

peacock-throne (n)

the golden throne of former kings of Delhi; stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; symbol of the former Shah of Iran

Webster

peacock-throne ()

A famous throne formerly of the kings of Delhi, India, but since 1739, when it was carried off by Nadir Shah, held by the shahs of Persia (later Iran); -- so called from its bearing a fully expanded peacock's tail done in gems.

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Pauwentroon

the golden throne of former kings of Delhi; stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; symbol of the former Shah of IranA famous throne formerly of t

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peacock-blue => Pauwblauw, peacock throne => Pauwentroon, peacock ore => Pauweners, peacock flower fence => Pauwenbloemhek, peacock flower => Pauwenbloem,