MANAKIN


Meaning of MANAKIN in English

noun a dwarf. ·see manikin.

2. manakin ·noun any one of numerous small birds belonging to pipra, manacus, and other genera of the family pipridae. they are mostly natives of central and south america. some are bright-colored, and others have the wings and tail curiously ornamented. the name is sometimes applied to related birds of other families.

Webster English vocab.      Английский словарь Webster.