noun
flamingo
fluh-MIHNG-goh
Flamingo (noun) means a tall wading bird with long legs, a curved neck, and pink or reddish feathers. Example: “A flock of flamingos stood on one leg in the shallow lake.”
noun
1
A tall wading bird with long legs, a curved neck, and pink or reddish feathers.
"A flock of flamingos stood on one leg in the shallow lake."
2
A vivid pink-orange color, like the bird's feathers.
"The bedroom walls were painted flamingo."
How to use flamingo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pink long-legged wading bird, or its distinctive pink-orange color.
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- Plural
- flamingos, flamingoes
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Etymology
From Portuguese/Spanish flamengo/flamenco, ultimately linked to a word meaning "Flemish" — likely because of a perceived link between a ruddy complexion and the Flemish people, though the exact path is debated.
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What does “flamingo” mean?
The word “flamingo” means a tall wading bird with long legs, a curved neck, and pink or reddish feathers. In plain terms, the pink long-legged wading bird, or its distinctive pink-orange color.
How do you pronounce “flamingo”?
“Flamingo” is pronounced fluh-MIHNG-goh (/fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flamingo” in a sentence?
Here is “flamingo” used in a sentence: “A flock of flamingos stood on one leg in the shallow lake.”
What part of speech is “flamingo”?
“Flamingo” is a noun.
Where does the word “flamingo” come from?
The word “flamingo” comes from Spanish. From Portuguese/Spanish flamengo/flamenco, ultimately linked to a word meaning "Flemish" — likely because of a perceived link between a ruddy complexion and the Flemish people, though the exact path is debated.
How many meanings does “flamingo” have?
“Flamingo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall wading bird with long legs, a curved neck, and pink or reddish feathers.
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