# pheasant vs pleasant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pheasant
*noun · IPA /ˈfɛzənt/ · frequency rank #27,961*
A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

### pleasant
*adjective · IPA /ˈplɛz.ənt/ · frequency rank #4,973*
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

## Source
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