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monaul

monaul

9.9
A brightly colored bird like a pheasant from the Himalayan region of Asia
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • The Himalayan monaul is famous for its iridescent plumage that shimmers in the sunlight.

Examples

  • During our trek, we spotted a pair of monauls feeding near the rhododendron bushes.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered monaul in Nepal.

  • The monaul is known for its vibrant plumage.

  • I saw a monaul at the zoo last week.

  • During our trek, we spotted a pair of monauls feeding near the rhododendron bushes.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered monaul in Nepal.

  • The Himalayan monaul is famous for its iridescent plumage that shimmers in the sunlight.

Synonyms

monal
vsmonaul
  • Indian
9.9

A brightly colored pheasant from the mountain forests of southern Asia, such as the Himalayas

refers to the same bird by its Himalayan regional association

Surface Forms

monaul singular
monauls plural

Etymology

Monaul comes from a local Himalayan name for the bird, monāl, used in Nepal and nearby areas. People kept this local name when they talked about the bright, jewel-like pheasant, so monaul now means that colorful Himalayan bird.