flamingo
/fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
noun
A tall pink bird with long legs
“The flamingo stood on one leg.”
פלמינגו
Flamingo is a noun in the animals category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A tall pink bird with long legs" In Hebrew, flamingo translates to פלמינגו.
Example Sentences
- The flamingo stood perfectly still on one leg at the edge of the shallow pink lake.
- A flock of flamingos took flight, filling the sky with a wave of bright pink.
- Baby flamingos are white when they hatch and slowly turn pink as they grow.
Did You Know? Flamingos are pink because of the food they eat! They eat tiny shrimp and algae that contain a pink pigment, and if they stopped eating those foods, they would turn white. Flamingos stand on one leg to keep warm — tucking one leg under their body helps them lose less heat.
Common Word Combinations
pink flamingoflamingo flockflamingo dancebaby flamingo
Related Words
birdcraneheronibis
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