Definition of "flamingoes" [flamingoes]

• Plural form of flamingo. (noun)

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• "On that part of it where we first attempted to land there stood some very large birds, called flamingoes: these, from the reflection of the sun, appeared to us at a little distance as large as men; and, when they walked backwards and forwards, we could not conceive what they were: our captain swore they were cannibals."
• "The sea coast provides important sites for many nesting and migratory birds such as flamingoes, geese, ducks, gulls, terns, swans."
• "Among the examples here from Laurelton Hall are the wisteria transoms in the dining room; the living room's "Maiden feeding flamingoes in the court of a Roman house" window; and the earthy "Pumpkin and beets," depicting those humble root vegetables with a rich, jewel-like intensity."