hummingbird
noun/ˈhʌmɪŋbɜrd/
Frequency rank: #13,572 most common English word
Meaning
a very small bird that can hover in place by beating its wings very rapidly, and typically feeds on nectar.
Example sentence
The tiny hummingbird hovered in front of the flower, its wings beating incredibly fast.
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