quetzal
Iridescent Central American
A quetzal is a brilliantly colored bird of Central American cloud forests, with iridescent green plumage and, in males, dramatically long tail feathers.
The resplendent quetzal was sacred to the Maya and Aztecs.
Quetzal is also the basic monetary unit of Guatemala, named after the bird: The exchange rate was eight quetzals to the dollar.
Impressively beautiful, richly shining
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
tail · crest · birdwatching · ornithology · neotropical · canopy · cloud forest · endangered
Showing shifting spectral colors
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- vividIntensely clear and bright
radiant · gleaming · dazzling · resplendent · green · red · golden · metallic
Aztec feathered serpent god
- feathered serpentWinged snake deity
- AztecAncient Mexican civilization
- MayaAncient Mesoamerican people
- sacredWorthy of reverence
deity · headdress · ceremonial · priest · sacrifice · temple · codex · mythology
Medium of exchange
- GuatemalaCentral American republic
- banknotePrinted legal tender
- centavoPeso's hundredth subdivision
- national birdCountry's official avian symbol
symbol · Maya · Antigua · Tikal · Rigoberta Menchú · emblem · coat of arms · independence
resplendent
Impressively beautiful, richly shining
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
emerald · tail · crest · birdwatching · ornithology · neotropical · canopy · cloud forest · endangered · conservation
iridescent
Showing shifting spectral colors
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
vivid · radiant · gleaming · dazzling · resplendent · green · red · golden · metallic · spectacular
Quetzalcoatl
Aztec feathered serpent god
- feathered serpentWinged snake deity
- AztecAncient Mexican civilization
- MayaAncient Mesoamerican people
sacred · deity · headdress · ceremonial · priest · sacrifice · temple · codex · mythology · divine
currency
Medium of exchange
national bird · symbol · Maya · Antigua · Tikal · Rigoberta Menchú · emblem · coat of arms · independence
quetzalhouse sparrow
Small songbird near buildings
rock pigeon · feral pigeon · common crow · Canada goose · mallard
quetzalUS dollar
American monetary unit
euro · British pound · Swiss franc · Japanese yen · Chinese yuan