Kolibri

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See also: kolibri and kolibří

German

Ein Kolibri

Etymology

Borrowed from French colibri.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːlibʁi/
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Noun

Kolibri m (strong, genitive Kolibris, plural Kolibris)

  1. hummingbird (Trochilidae)
    Synonym: (obsolete) Schwirrvogel
    Die Kolibris sind die einzigen Vögel, die rückwärts fliegen können.Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards.

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