manakin
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Definition of manakin
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
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noun
- Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
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(alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of manikin.
“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.”
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Etymology
Generally thought to derive, like manikin, from Middle Dutch mannekijn. Compare French manakin, German Manakin. Doublet of manikin and mannequin.
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