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hummingbird

nounmasculine/ˌbɐjʒɐˈfloɾ/medium

bei·ja-·flor

Definition

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.
A hummingbird visited the feeder on the balcony.
The hummingbird's wings beat incredibly fast.
Common collocations
ruby-throated hummingbirdhummingbird feederhummingbird's nest

Etymology

De 'beijar' + 'flor'.