avíape

Spanish

"Avíape" (Mellisuga helenae) adult male in flight

Etymology

From Latin avis (bird) + apis (bee).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aˈbiape/, [aˈβiape]

Noun

avíape m (plural avíapes)

  1. hummingbird
  2. The bee hummingbird, a species of hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae, native to Cuba, noted for being the smallest living bird.

Synonyms

(bee hummingbird):

(hummingbird):

See also

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