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Meaning of quetzal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quetzal

Pronunciation:/ˈkɛt.səl//kɛtˈsɑl/

noun

Definitions

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