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Quetzal

/ˈkɛt.səl/

Any trogon of the genus Pharomacrus, especially the resplendent quetzal, Pharomacrus mocinno, which has very long tail feathers and is found in Guatemala and Costa Rica.

📖 Definitions of "Quetzal"

noun
  1. 1

    Any trogon of the genus Pharomacrus, especially the resplendent quetzal, Pharomacrus mocinno, which has very long tail feathers and is found in Guatemala and Costa Rica.

  2. 2

    A monetary unit used in Guatemala, equal to 100 centavos.

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