quesal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Que*sal" noun

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon (Pharomachus mocinno, formerly Trogon resplendens), native of Southern Mexico and Central America. Called alsoquetzal, and golden trogon. ✍ 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. The feathers were valued as part of the dress of Inca kings