English Explanatory Dictionary

manakin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
  2. Alternative form of manikin.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manakin.wav

Word forms

manakin manakins

Etymology

Generally thought to derive, like manikin, from Middle Dutch mannekijn. Compare French manakin, German Manakin. Doublet of manikin and mannequin.

Related words

mannikin

Derived words

Araripe manakin band-tailed manakin bearded manakin black manakin blue-backed manakin blue-crowned manakin blue-rumped manakin broad-billed manakin cerulean-capped manakin Choco manakin club-winged manakin crested manakin crimson-hooded manakin crowned manakin eastern striped manakin fiery-capped manakin flame-crested manakin golden-collared manakin golden-crowned manakin golden-headed manakin golden-winged manakin green manakin helmeted manakin jet manakin kinglet manakin lance-tailed manakin long-tailed manakin olive manakin opal-crowned manakin orange-bellied manakin orange-collared manakin orange-crested manakin orange-crowned manakin orange-headed manakin painted manakin pin-tailed manakin red-capped manakin red-crowned manakin red-headed manakin round-tailed manakin scarlet-horned manakin snow-capped manakin striolated manakin striped manakin swallow-tailed manakin tyrant-manakin velvety manakin western striped manakin white-bearded manakin white-bibbed manakin white-collared manakin white-crowned manakin white-fronted manakin white-ruffed manakin white-throated manakin wire-tailed manakin yellow-crested manakin yellow-crowned manakin yellow-headed manakin Yungas manakin
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