Found 2 items, similar to quetzal.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: quetzal quetzal n 1: the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos 2: large trogon of Central America and South America having golden-green and scarlet plumage [syn: quetzal bird]
English → English (gcide) Definition: quetzal Quesal \Que*sal"\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon (Pharomachus mocinno , formerly Trogon resplendens), native of Southern Mexico and Central America. Called also quetzal, and golden trogon. [1913 Webster] Note: The male is remarkable for the brilliant metallic green and gold colors of his plumage, and for his extremely long plumes, which often exceed three feet in length. [1913 Webster]