puffleg

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of numerous species of hummingbirds of the genera Eriocnemis and Haplophaedia, with large tufts of downy feathers on the legs.

Etymology

Compound from English puff (puff of air) + English leg (verb, noun, single game match played in a tournament).

Origin

English

leg

Gloss

verb, noun, single game match played in a tournament

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