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manakin

Manakin (noun) means any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.

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Any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.
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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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"manakin" (noun) means any of several small Central and South American passerine birds of the family Pipridae.

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