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Definition of flamingo

flamingo

/fləˈmɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
fla · min · go
Plural:flamingos
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flamingo Lexical Profile

flamingo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tall wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae, characterized by its long legs, long curved neck, a heavy downward-bending beak used for filter-feeding, and distinctive pink or red plumage, native to parts of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Example

"A large flock of pink flamingos waded through the shallow, alkaline waters of the African lake."

• Rhymes for flamingo

• Nearby Words

flake
flame
flame azalea
flamingo
flamingo flower
flan
flannel

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Portuguese or Spanish 'flamengo', meaning 'flame-colored', which in turn comes from Old Provençal 'flamenc' (from 'flama' meaning 'flame').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flamingo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flamingo
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