mannikin

See also: Mannikin

English

Etymology

From Dutch manneken, Middle Dutch mannekijn.

Pronunciation

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  • Homophones: manakin, mannequin

Noun

mannikin (plural mannikins)

  1. Any of several passerine bird species of the genera Lonchura, Heteromunia, Spermestes, Lepidopygia, and Mayrimunia, of the Old World.
  2. Alternative spelling of manikin (little man).

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