Flamingoes Meaning in English
word · lemma: flamingo
fɫəˈmɪŋɡoʊ
fluh-MING-gohz
flɛmˈɪŋɡəʊz
fluh-MING-gohz
Definition
Flamingoes are large, pink wading birds with long legs and necks, known for standing on one leg and living in groups near water.
Usage & Nuances
'Flamingoes' is the plural of 'flamingo.' Both 'flamingoes' and 'flamingos' are accepted as plural, but 'flamingos' is more common. Used mostly in scientific, educational, or wildlife contexts.
Spanish: flamencosPortuguese (BR): flamingosPortuguese (PT): flamingosChinese (Simplified): 火烈鸟Chinese (Traditional): 火鶴Hindi: फ्लेमिंगोArabic: طيور النحامBengali: ফ্লেমিংগোRussian: фламингоJapanese: フラミンゴVietnamese: hồng hạcKorean: 플라밍고Turkish: flamingoUrdu: فلامنگوIndonesian: flamingo
Example Sentences
There are many flamingoes in the lake.
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The flamingoes stand on one leg.
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Children love to watch the flamingoes at the zoo.
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Have you ever seen wild flamingoes flying together at sunset?
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The bright pink color of flamingoes comes from the food they eat.
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During our trip to Africa, we saw thousands of flamingoes gathered by the shore.
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