ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FLAMINGO
From Portuguese flamengo, from Provençal flamenc, from Latin flamma flame + Germanic suffix -ing denoting descent from or membership of; compare -ing³.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLAMINGO»
The term «flamingo» is very widely used and occupies the
17.027 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLAMINGO»
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A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.
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The
Flamingo Who Forgot
In this touching, hilarious novel of the heart and mind, of dreams and memory, of desire and first love, Abe Lee comes of age in the 1960s, living with his unforgettable family at the Flamingo Drive-In Theatre on a scrubby patch of coast ...
This book introduces you to flamingos, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.
Patricia Whitehouse, 2002
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The
Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History
"Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal—a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . [He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . [and] one of the sharpest and most humane ...
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Mud City: A
Flamingo Story
Provides a look at the life of one flamingo through its complete cycle of life, from breaking out of its egg under the supervision of its parents and learning to swim through finding his own food and returning to the mud city to be with his ...
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Floyd the
Flamingo and His Flock of Friends
Warrior Vikings, sneezing birds, and radioactive cats are presented in a lively collection of poetry, designed to introduce the challenges of wordplay to beginning readers. Original.
Welcome to Flamingo Diner Where Friends and Family Come First Like television's Cheers, Flamingo Diner has always been a friendly place where everyone knows your name.
A detailed monograph on an iconic bird of tropical wetlands around the world, the flamingo.
Alan Johnson, Frank Cézilly, 2009
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The last flight of the
flamingo
An extraordinary portrait of an Africa country after a civil war.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLAMINGO»
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Hull City ridiculed on Twitter for Flamingo Land deal
Flamingo Land replaces betting firm 12 bet - City's former sponsor. Their new shirt will be released on Monday. Steve Bruce's side, who were ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
PICTURED: Tickled pink as newborn flamingo numbers spiral
The sunny weather has led to a boom in flamingo chicks at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in Slimbridge. The newborns are grey before turning ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
Flamingo Restaurant and Bakery closes its doors
PEARL CITY, Hawaii —The last of three Flamingo Restaurant and ... Flamingo Restaurant and Bakery will be open for the rest of the weekend. «KITV Honolulu, Jul 15»
8 flamingo fashion pieces as inspired by Miley Cyrus
Hanging out with her BFF Cheyne Thomas, the Wrecking Ball hitmaker posed for the camera on a giant flamingo in a swimming pool. It's one of ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Britain's glorious summer sparks baby boom for FLAMINGOS
Today's florid flamingo spectacular is being seen as a bonus for conservationists at the WWT after they created a new enclosure for the birds in ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Hull City unveil Flamingo Land as new shirt sponsor for 2015-16
HULL City has unveiled theme park Flamingo Land as their new shirt sponsor for the 2015-16 season. The North Yorkshire resort will feature ... «Hull Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Record number of flamingo chicks born at WWT Slimbridge
Record numbers of flamingo chicks have been born at Slimbridge thanks to the recent dry spell. There are already 38 Caribbean and Greater ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
It's Pink Flamingo weekend in De Pere
Softball fuels Pink Flamingo weekend in De Pere, but you don't need to have a killer swing to get in on the fun. The Pink Flamingo Slo-Pitch ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
Flamingo Chicks Stolen From Hialeah Park Race Track
When we asked readers to pick new symbols for a hypothetical state of South Florida, the flamingo won the state bird category by a landslide. «Miami New Times, Jul 15»
#ManiMonday: Celebrating Summer With Polka Dot Flamingo Nail Art
Summer is here, which means lounging by the pool and soaking up the sun. Why not sport a nail art design that matches those summer vibes? «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
