Peacock Throne

Definition of Peacock Throne

Pea´cock` Throne

	1.	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 (now Iran); - so called from its bearing a fully expanded peacock's tail done in gems.
	2.	The office or position of the Shah of Iran; as, to ascend the Peacock Throne.

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