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Coming eyeball to eyeball with a hummingbird on my terrace is as exciting to me as any celebrity I've met as a result of 'Downton Abbey.'
Lesley Nicol

Meaning of "hummingbird" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMMINGBIRD

hummingbird  [ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMMINGBIRD

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Hummingbird is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HUMMINGBIRD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hummingbird

Hummingbird

Hummingbirds are New World birds that constitute the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They are known as hummingbirds because of the humming sound created by their beating wings which flap at high frequencies audible to humans. They hover in mid-air at rapid wing flapping rates, typically around 50 times per second, but possibly as high as 200 times per second, allowing them also to fly at speeds exceeding 15 m/s, backwards or upside down. Hummingbirds have the highest metabolism of any homeothermic animal. To conserve energy when food is scarce, they have the ability to go into a hibernation-like state where their metabolic rate is slowed to 1/15th of its normal rate. The smallest species of hummingbird weighs less than a penny.

Definition of hummingbird in the English dictionary

The definition of hummingbird in the dictionary is any very small American bird of the family Trochilidae, having a brilliant iridescent plumage, long slender bill, and wings specialized for very powerful vibrating flight: order Apodiformes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HUMMINGBIRD


bellbird
ˈbɛlˌbɜːd
blackbird
ˈblækˌbɜːd
bluebird
ˈbluːˌbɜːd
bowerbird
ˈbaʊəˌbɜːd
cowbird
ˈkaʊˌbɜːd
firebird
ˈfaɪəˌbɜːd
hangbird
ˈhæŋˌbɜːd
jaybird
ˈdʒeɪˌbɜːd
kingbird
ˈkɪŋˌbɜːd
ladybird
ˈleɪdɪˌbɜːd
lovebird
ˈlʌvˌbɜːd
lyrebird
ˈlaɪəˌbɜːd
mockingbird
ˈmɒkɪŋˌbɜːd
night-bird
ˈnaɪtˌbɜːd
snowbird
ˈsnəʊˌbɜːd
songbird
ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd
sunbird
ˈsʌnˌbɜːd
thunderbird
ˈθʌndəˌbɜːd
yardbird
ˈjɑːdˌbɜːd
yellowbird
ˈjɛləʊˌbɜːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUMMINGBIRD

humiture
humlie
hummable
hummed
hummel
hummeller
hummelling
hummer
humming
humming top
hummingbird moth
hummock
hummocky
hummus
humogen
humongous
humor
humoral
humoralism
humoralist

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUMMINGBIRD

a little bird
bird
brain-fever bird
cage bird
catbird
early bird
early-bird
game bird
get the bird
jailbird
like a bird
old bird
rainbird
rare bird
sea bird
seabird
secretary bird
wading bird
water bird
whirlybird

Synonyms and antonyms of hummingbird in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «hummingbird» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUMMINGBIRD

Find out the translation of hummingbird to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hummingbird from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hummingbird» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蜂鸟
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

colibrí
570 millions of speakers

English

hummingbird
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिड़ियों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطائر الطنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

колибри
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

beija-flor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খঁজনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

colibri
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hummingbird
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kolibri
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハチドリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벌새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hummingbird
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim ruồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஓசனிச்சிட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिंगिंगबर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sinekkuşu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colibrì
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

koliber
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колібрі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Hummingbird
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολιμπρί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hummingbird
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kolibri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kolibrien
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hummingbird

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMMINGBIRD»

The term «hummingbird» is very widely used and occupies the 11.680 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMMINGBIRD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hummingbird

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2 QUOTES WITH «HUMMINGBIRD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hummingbird.
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Lesley Nicol
Coming eyeball to eyeball with a hummingbird on my terrace is as exciting to me as any celebrity I've met as a result of 'Downton Abbey.'
2
Jai Rodriguez
I'm more of a culture hummingbird.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMMINGBIRD»

Discover the use of hummingbird in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hummingbird and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook
In this irresistible book, the chefs from the bakery share their recipes for a delicious range of 60 bakes, from deliciously light cupcakes with pretty buttercream frosting to moist chocolate layer cakes and zesty lemon meringue pie.
Tarek Malouf, 2014
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The Hummingbird Bakery Home Sweet Home: 100 new recipes for ...
Britain’s million-copy bestselling, hugely popular bakery is back with over 100 new tried-and-triple-tested recipes that celebrate home baking.
Tarek Malouf, 2013
3
Song of the Hummingbird
Other novels by Graciela Limon available from SPD include IN SEARCH OF BERNABE, THE DAY OF THE MOON, ERASED FACES, and THE MEMORIES OF ANA CALDERON.
Graciela Limón, 1996
4
Hummingbird
In this early, groundbreaking classic from LaVyrle. Spencer, two very different men vie for the heart of a beautiful woman. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
‎2003
5
Hummingbird Gardens: Attracting Nature's Jewels to Your Backyard
Offers advice on attracting the small bejeweled bird to one's garden while discussing habitat, feeding requirements, and plant varieties
Nancy L. Newfield, 1996
6
The Hummingbird's Daughter: A Novel
This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.
Luis Alberto Urrea, 2006
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Hummingbird
But their journeys and their lives change forever with the arrival of a young woman and her daughter a This novel sets global conflict against a sensuous search for love.
James George, 2003
8
A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak
Anyone who has fallen under the spell of the hummingbird will treasure this lovable true story of a young ruby-throated hummingbird who becomes part of someone's household and life. 57 full-color photographs; 10 black-and-white drawings.
Arnette Heidcamp, 2010
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The Little Hummingbird
The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. Based on a South American indigenous story.
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, 2011
10
Stand Still Like the Hummingbird
One of Henry Miller's most luminous statements of his personal philosophy of life, Stand Still Like the Hummingbird, provides a symbolic title for this collection of stories and essays.
Henry Miller, 1962

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMMINGBIRD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hummingbird is used in the context of the following news items.
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Attracting hummingbirds to your garden - KING5.com
When it comes to hummingbird feeders, Ciscoe says to keep them one part sugar to four parts water, and make sure not to buy the stuff with the ... «KING5.com, Jul 15»
2
Police Blotter | www.westsenecabee.com | West Seneca Bee
A Jasmine Avenue man told police that someone stole a solar powered hummingbird wind chime from the landscaping of his property. «West Seneca Bee, Jul 15»
3
Young Man Rescues And Hand-Raises Hummingbird (VIDEO …
In the video, you will see how the young man took care of the gentle baby hummingbird. It sure is a lot of work to do because the hummingbird ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
4
Hummingbird garden attracts many visitors
The new garden is part of the Hummingbird Habitat Enhancement and Education project. Project coordinator Brenda Penak says the garden ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
5
Hummingbird Resources' Monro on potential upside at Yanfolila …
The head of business development at Hummingbird Resources (LON:HUM), Bert Monro, disuccses the potential upside for the company's ... «Proactive Investors UK, Jul 15»
6
Column: Open 'The Hummingbird's Cage' by Peninsula author
Her just-released book of fiction, "The Hummingbird's Cage" is a tour de force, exploring why people do terrible things or kind things. «Virginia Gazette, Jul 15»
7
The flight of the hummingbird … moth?
Most of you are familiar with the beautiful hummingbird that flutters around the flowers and sugar water. But have you seen the hummingbird ... «Hampshire Review, Jul 15»
8
Drilling delivers good results for Hummingbird's Yanfolila
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Analysis of infill drilling at the Komana East pit of Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources' ... «Creamer Media's Mining Weekly, Jul 15»
9
Hummingbirds are small wonders
An adult hummingbird visits an average of 1,500 flowers in a day. If the nectar were converted to a human equivalent, that would be 15 gallons ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
10
Dugbe Gold Project contract secured by Hummingbird
BIRMINGHAM-registered gold exploration firm Hummingbird Resources has signed a mineral development agreement (MDA) with the ... «The Business Desk, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Hummingbird [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hummingbird>. Apr 2024 ».
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