manakin noun. ['manǝkɪn] E17.
[Var. of MANIKIN noun.]
1. = MANIKIN noun 1, 2. rare. E17.

2. Any of various small fruit-eating passerine birds of the tropical American family Pipridae, the males of which are brightly coloured and have complex courtship displays. Cf. MANIKIN noun 3. M18.

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