quetzal
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- noun
- /ˈkwɛt͡səl/
- US
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quetzal
- The markings in his eyes and the quetzal bird headdress connect him to the sun god.
- quetzal bird
Examples
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The quetzal is known for its vibrant feathers and is often spotted in the lush forests of Central America.
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They interlace, they interweave; among them sings, among them warbles the quetzal bird.
Academic text (2011) -
My goal is to see a bird called a quetzal, for which
Blog text (18) -
A quetzal sits upon a branch, yet this species of trogon is not found outside the Mexican and Central American cloud forests.
Academic text (2002) -
Three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side), white, and light blue, with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms includes a green and red quetzal (the national bird) representing liberty and a scroll bearing the inscription.
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Her headdress is a gaping quetzal head covered in resplendent blue and green feathers, a gold disk, and colorful streamers that run down the length of her back and terminate in stylized flowers.
Academic text (2011) -
Large frugivorous birds, such as macaws, quetzals, bellbirds, and hornbills, are vulnerable to extinction by hunting and, indirectly, through habitat fragmentation.
Academic text (1990) -
The flowers of the goddess's headdress indicate her preciousness and association with flowers (her name also conveys this association: Xochiquetzal translates as "flower or precious quetzal bird").
Academic text (2011) -
His image wears a headdress of red, yellow, and green plumage—the feathers of a quetzal and a macaw—and curving lines in his eyes associate him with depictions of the sun god.
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During their trip to Costa Rica, the birdwatchers were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the elusive quetzal.
Synonyms
A rare Central American bird with shiny green and red feathers, the national bird of Guatemala
A rare bird from Central America with bright green and red feathers and a long tail
A brightly colored rare bird from Central America that is Guatemala's national bird
Compounds
A rare bird from Central America with bright green and red feathers and a long tail
How Colorful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Quetzal (the bird) comes from an old Nahuatl word quetzalli meaning 'long green tail feather', which is a helpful image because the male quetzal has bright, long tail feathers and a very beautiful look.