monal

/ ˈmɒnɔːl /

noun

1. any of several S Asian pheasants of the genus Lophophorus, the males of which have a brilliantly coloured plumage

Word History and Origins

Origin of monal¹

C18: from Hindi

Example Sentences

Talk about that passion and recall for us the moment you saw a monal pheasant in Bhutan.

From National Geographic

Choughs, monal pheasants, and snow-pigeons are the characteristic birds of this region.

From Project Gutenberg

"I got prickles all over my arms" upon encountering monal pheasants in a monastery in Bhutan, says Alexander.

From National Geographic

There in the courtyard was a very old monk, feeding about 11 monal pheasants!

From National Geographic

But I also wanted to see a monal pheasant.

From National Geographic