Manakin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manakin is a noun meaning Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
Meaning
Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of manikin.
Example Sentences
18??, James Napier, Folk Lore: Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland Within This Century After a time, he was surprised to see the hopper beginning to go, and, looking up, he saw a little manakin holding a little cappie in his hand and filling it at the hopper.
Word Forms
- manakins
Synonyms for manakin
Depending on context, synonyms include model, form, mannequin, manikin, mannikin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include manikin, mannikin, mannequin, model, form, piprid.
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