Any one of numerous species of large gallinaceous birds of the genus Phasianus, and many other genera of the family Phasianidæ, found chiefly in Asia.

large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

a large game bird with a long sweeping tail and brilliant feathers

The ruffed grouse.

Dreaming of pheasants, omens good fellowship among your friends. To eat one, signifies that the jealousy of your wife will cause you to forego friendly intercourse with your friends. To shoot them, denotes that you will fail to sacrifice one selfish pleasure for the comfort of friends.

flesh of a pheasant; usually braised