Peabody

English

Trey Parker, holding a Peabody Award, and Matt Stone

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpibɑdi/, /ˈpibədi/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpiːbədi/

Etymology 1

From Middle English Pebody, equivalent to pea (“peacock”) +‎ body (“body, person”).

Proper noun

Peabody

A surname transferred from the nickname.

Etymology 2

Named for George Foster Peabody.

Proper noun

Peabody

The Peabody Award, granted annually and internationally for excellence in broadcasting.

See also

Peabo

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