Manakin Definition

mănə-kĭn
noun
Any of a family (Pipridae) of brightly colored, small passerine birds of Central and South America, with short beaks.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Manakin

Noun

Singular:
manakin
Plural:
manakins

Origin of Manakin

  • Probably from manikin. or: Compare French manakin, German Manakin; probably from the native name.

    From Wiktionary

  • Alteration of manikin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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