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hummingbird

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˌbɐjʒɐˈfloɾ/bei·ja-·flor

Definition

1

A tiny, brightly colored bird of the family Trochilidae, capable of hovering in mid-air by rapidly flapping its wings, and feeding on flower nectar.

Usage examples

A hummingbird visited the feeder on the balcony.
The hummingbird's wings beat incredibly fast.

Synonyms

Common combinations

ruby-throated hummingbirdhummingbird feederhummingbird's nest