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.
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Common collocations
ruby-throated hummingbirdhummingbird feederhummingbird's nest
Etymology
De 'beijar' + 'flor'.