[ From Lady Impey, who attempted to naturalize the bird in England. ] (Zool.) An Indian crested pheasant of the genus Lophophorus. Several species are known. Called also monaul, monal. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ They are remarkable for the bright color and brilliant matallic hues of their plumage. The best known species (Lophophorus Impeyanus) has the neck of a brilliant metallic red, changing to golden yellow in certain lights. [ 1913 Webster ]