"in pride" meaning in English

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Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} in pride
  1. (heraldry, chiefly of a peacock) With its tail feathers spread. Categories (topical): Heraldry
    Sense id: en-in_pride-en-phrase-NeGT5WTp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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