Flamingo: meaning, definitions and examples

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flamingo

 

[ flษ™หˆmษชล‹ษกoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A flamingo is a large wading bird known for its long legs, neck, and distinctive pink or reddish color. These birds are typically found in warm climates near shallow waters and are famous for their unique feeding habits where they filter feed on small organisms.

Synonyms

Phoenicopterus, wading bird.

Examples of usage

  • The flamingo stood gracefully at the edge of the lagoon.
  • In many cultures, the flamingo is a symbol of beauty and grace.
  • We spotted a flock of flamingos on our trip to the nature reserve.

Translations

Translations of the word "flamingo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคฎเคฟเค‚เค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ flamingo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปะฐะผั–ะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒŸใƒณใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flamenco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ผ๋ฐ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ุงู…ูŠู†ุบูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plameลˆรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plameniak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ็ƒˆ้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะฐะผะธะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flamingo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flamenco

Etymology

The word 'flamingo' originates from the Spanish or Portuguese 'flamengo', which means 'flame-colored'. It is derived from the Latin word 'flammeus', meaning 'flame-like', due to the vibrant coloration of the bird's feathers. Flamingos belong to the family Phoenicopteridae and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. The distinctive color of flamingos comes from the carotenoid pigments in the algae and crustaceans they consume, which is why their brightness can vary based on dietary factors. Historically, these birds have been a subject of fascination, often depicted in art and culture, symbolizing elegance and exoticism.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,794 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.