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ᏩᎴᎳ

noun

LanguageCherokee

Meaning
  1. hummingbird, specifically ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
  2. hummingbird
  3. A very small bird known for its rapid wing beats and ability to hover in place.
Examples

ᏩᎴᎳ ᎤᏬᏚ ᏥᏍᏆ.

The hummingbird is a beautiful bird.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis word specifically refers to the ruby-throated hummingbird.

Status: AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.