Quetzal

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Gender Feminine & Masculine

Usage Spanish (Mexican, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare), American (Rare)

Meaning & History

After a central American bird (Pharomachrus mocino), from Nahuatl quetzalli, "large brilliant tail feather". Can also be a short form of Quetzalcoatl

Added 4/10/2008 by earthnut
Edited 7/17/2021 by jfifles and Frollein Gladys