Meaning of the word flamingo in English

What does flamingo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flamingo

US /fləˈmɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
UK /fləˈmɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
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Noun

a tall, pink or reddish wading bird with a long neck, long legs, and a distinctive downward-curving beak, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Example:
The flamingo stood gracefully on one leg in the shallow water.
A flock of pink flamingos flew over the lake at sunset.