1. brightly colored tropical birds with long tail feathers, found in Central and South America
2. the basic monetary units of Guatemala

Examples

• The resplendent quetzals are considered sacred birds in Mayan culture.
• We spotted several quetzals during our birdwatching trip in Costa Rica.
• Male quetzals have brilliant green and red plumage with extremely long tail feathers.
• The hotel room cost 150 quetzals per night.
• She exchanged her dollars for quetzals at the airport in Guatemala City.
• The price was listed as 25 quetzals in the local market.