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PIPRA
Pipra, genus Pipra
(noun) type genus of the Pipridae containing the typical manakins
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pi"pra, n.; pl. Pipras. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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