'quetzal' definitions:

Definition of 'quetzal'

(from WordNet)
noun
The basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos
noun
Large trogon of Central America and South America having golden-green and scarlet plumage [syn: quetzal, quetzal bird]

Definition of 'quetzal'

From: GCIDE
  • Quesal \Que*sal"\, n. (Zool.) The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon ({Pharomachus mocinno}, formerly Trogon resplendens), native of Southern Mexico and Central America. Called also quetzal, and golden trogon. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The male is remarkable for the brilliant metallic green and gold colors of his plumage, and for his extremely long plumes, which often exceed three feet in length. [1913 Webster]

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