Noun: manakin ma-nu-kin
- Any of numerous small bright-coloured birds of Central America and South America having short bills and elaborate courtship behaviour
"The male manakin performed an intricate dance to attract a mate"
- [non-standard] A life-size dummy used to display clothes
"The store window featured several manakins wearing the latest fashion";
- mannequin, manikin, mannikin, form
- [non-standard, rare] A person who wears and displays clothing and accessories for promotional purposes
"The manakin showcased the designer's latest collection";
- mannequin [archaic], manikin [rare], mannikin [rare], fashion model, model
Derived forms: manakins
Type of: aid, assistant, dummy, help, helper, supporter, tyrannid
Part of: genus Pipra, Pipra
Encyclopedia: Manakin, Virginia