manakin

(manə kin)

noun

  1. any of a family (Pipridae) of brightly colored, small passerine birds of Central and South America, with short beaks
  2. manikin

Origin: var. of manikin

See manakin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Any of various small colorful birds of the family Pipridae, found in forests of Central and South America.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of manikin

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