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kinglet

[ king-lit ]

noun

  1. a king ruling over a small country or territory.
  2. any of several small, greenish, crested birds of the genus Regulus.


kinglet

/ ˈkɪŋlɪt /

noun

  1. derogatory.
    the king of a small or insignificant territory
  2. any of various small warblers of the genus Regulus, having a black-edged yellow crown: family Muscicapidae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kinglet1

First recorded in 1595–1605; king + -let
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Example Sentences

Dr. Coues says of it: "The kinglet's exquisite vocalization defies description."

Hurree Babu explained the greatness and glory, in their own country, of his companions, till the drowsy kinglet smiled.

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet was piping in an evergreen tree near by, but him I had been hearing for several days.

If you see such a pygmy again in autumn, exploring the bare twigs, it is this Kinglet.

Some kinglet of this kind was duly found, and a treaty made with him.

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