pipra Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun type genus of the Pipridae containing the typical manakins
    genus Pipra.

WordNet

Pi"pra noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. a woodpecker.
Wordforms
plural Pipras
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of small clamatorial birds belonging to Pipra and allied genera, of the family Pipridæ. The male is usually glossy black, varied with scarlet, yellow, or sky blue. They chiefly inhabit South America.

Webster 1913