manakin
manakin · manakins
Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family PipridaeAny of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
any of numerous small bright-colored birds of Central America and South America having short bills and elaborate courtship behavior
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Generally thought to derive, like manikin, from Middle Dutch mannekijn. Compare French manGenerally thought to derive, like manikin, from Middle Dutch mannekijn. Compare French manakin, German Manakin. Doublet of manikin and mannequin.
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