Flamingo: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆฉ
flamingo
[ flษหmษชลษกoส ]
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:
๐ต๐น flamingo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Flamingo
๐ฎ๐ฉ flamingo
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะฐะผัะฝะณะพ
๐ต๐ฑ flamingo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใใณใด
๐ซ๐ท flamingo
๐ช๐ธ flamenco
๐น๐ท flamingo
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผ๋ฐ๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงู ููุบู
๐จ๐ฟ plameลรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ plameniak
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ็้ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ flamingo
๐ฎ๐ธ flamingo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะฐะผะธะฝะณะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ flamingo
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.