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Webster 1913 Edition


Manakin

Man′a-kin

,
Noun.
[Cf. F. & G.
manakin
; prob. the native name.]
(Zool.)
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.

Man′a-kin

,
Noun.
A dwarf. See
Manikin
.
Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition


Manakin

MAN'AKIN

,
Noun.
The name of a beautiful race of birds found in warm climates.

Definition 2024


manakin

manakin

English

Noun

manakin (plural manakins)

  1. Any of several small South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.

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