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Wordabulary

hummingbird

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A very small bird that can hover in the air by beating its wings extremely fast.

"A hummingbird hovered by the flower for a few seconds before darting away."

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Which word fits the gap? "A _____ hovered by the flower for a few seconds before darting away."

Answer: hummingbird

In your own words, what does "hummingbird" mean?

A very small bird that can hover in the air by beating its wings extremely fast.

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