flamingo
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- noun
- /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
:
flamenco
- I saw a flamingo in the Everglades last week.
- pink flamingos
- flamingo population
- flamingo, a bird
I'm pretty sure flamingos can do this.
- I'm pretty sure flamingos can do this.
- Flamingos, if you know this or not, if they love another Flamingo, they were like shit by it.
Examples
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The wildlife reserve is home to many species, including the pink flamingo which wades gracefully in the shallows.
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When I look up, there are two flamingos standing in the yard.
Fiction book (1995) -
The place was a simple, two-story, brick row house with two pink flamingos stuck in the front lawn.
Fiction book (1992) -
Thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and a rich array of rare birds flock into the sanctuary.
Academic text (2006) -
Close by in the pond, pink flamingos feed, using their highly specialized beaks to sieve the plankton-rich water.
Academic text (1994) -
Scientists calculate that the flamingo population at Nakuru consumes about 275,000 pounds of algae per acre per year.
Academic text (2009) -
During our trip to Florida, we saw a beautiful flamingo standing by the water.
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As we toured the wetlands, a vibrant flamingo caught our attention with its striking color.
Synonyms
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A bird that lives by the sea and searches mud or sand for food
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A bird that lives near fresh water and swims or wades
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A bird that lives in or near fresh water like lakes and rivers
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A bird with long legs that stands in shallow water to catch fish and insects
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A bird that lives near water and can swim, wade or dive
Compounds
A tropical plant often kept indoors with shiny leaves and bright red heart-shaped flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word flamingo came to English from Spanish or Portuguese flamengo and connects to Latin flamma 'flame' because of the bird's bright pink color. So, imagine a pink 'flame' on long legs to remember the name.