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Webster 1913 Edition
Snowcap
Snow′capˊ
,Noun.
(Zool.)
A very small humming bird (
Microchaera albocoronata
) native of New Grenada. ☞ The feathers of the top of the head are white and snining, the body blue black with a purple and bronzy luster. The name is applied also to
Microchaera parvirostris
of Central America, which is similar in color.