1. a brightly colored tropical bird with long tail feathers, found in Central America
2. the basic monetary unit of Guatemala

Examples

• The resplendent quetzal is Guatemala’s national bird.
• Male quetzals have brilliant green and red plumage.
• Ancient Maya considered the quetzal sacred.
• The quetzal’s tail feathers can grow up to three feet long.
• One U.S. dollar equals about eight quetzals.
• She exchanged her money for quetzals at the airport.
• The hotel room cost 200 quetzals per night.