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resplendent trogon

resplendent trogon

9.9
A brightly colored rare bird from Central America that is Guatemala's national bird
  • noun
  • /rɪˈsplɛndənt ˈtroʊɡən/
translation icon : trogón resplandeciente
  • The image of the resplendent trogon appears on the national emblem of Guatemala.

Examples

  • The resplendent trogon is admired for its vivid green and red plumage.

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Guatemala hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive resplendent trogon.

  • The resplendent trogon is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Have you ever seen a resplendent trogon in the wild?

  • Many birdwatchers travel to Guatemala hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive resplendent trogon.

  • The resplendent trogon is admired for its vivid green and red plumage.

  • The image of the resplendent trogon appears on the national emblem of Guatemala.

Synonyms

Pharomachrus mocinno
vsresplendent trogon
  • Specialized
9.9

A rare Central American bird with shiny green and red feathers, the national bird of Guatemala

is the everyday bird name rather than a scientific label
resplendent quetzal
vsresplendent trogon
9.9

A rare bird from Central America with bright green and red feathers and a long tail

is a general label for the same rare national bird

Surface Forms

resplendent trogon singular
resplendent trogons plural

Morphology

resplendent + trogon

The noun phrase meaning is directly and transparently derived from the constituents: 'resplendent' (very bright/visually striking) describes the noun 'trogon' (a type of bird), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a very brightly colored trogon. This adjective+noun compositional pattern is standard and cross-linguistically common, so rarity of the referent does not reduce morphological transparency.

Etymology

Resplendent trogon may come from the bird's look: resplendent means 'shining' or very bright, and trogon is the name for a tropical bird. So the name fits — it describes a rare bird with bright green and red feathers and helps you remember it is the national symbol of Guatemala.