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Definition of Flamingo

1. Noun. Large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes.

Definition of Flamingo

1. n. Any bird of the genus Phœnicopterus. The flamingoes have webbed feet, very long legs, and a beak bent down as if broken. Their color is usually red or pink. The American flamingo is P. ruber; the European is P. antiquorum.

Definition of Flamingo

1. a wading bird [n -GOS or -GOES]

Medical Definition of Flamingo

1. Origin: Sp. Flamenco, cf. Pg. Flamingo, Prov. Flammant, F. Flamant; prop. A p.pr. Meaning flaming. So called in allusion to its colour. See Flame. Any bird of the genus Phoenicopterus. The flamingoes have webbed feet, very long legs, and a beak bent down as if broken. Their colour is usually red or pink. The American flamingo is P. Ruber; the European is P. Antiquorum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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