Manakin

Part of speech: noun (n.)

Any one of numerous small birds belonging to Pipra, Manacus, and other genera of the family Pipridæ. They are mostly natives of Central and South America. some are bright-colored, and others have the wings and tail curiously ornamented. The name is sometimes applied to related birds of other families.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A dwarf. See Manikin. Shak.