Any of various South American hummingbirds of the genera Eriocnemis and Haplophaedia, which are characterized by a prominent tuft of white down on each leg.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Appletons' Journal.
Definition of puffleg in US English:
puffleg
noun
Any of various South American hummingbirds of the genera Eriocnemis and Haplophaedia, which are characterized by a prominent tuft of white down on each leg.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Appletons' Journal.