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kinglet

noun king·let \ˈkiŋ-lət\

Definition of KINGLET

1
:  a weak or petty king
2
:  any of several small birds (genus Regulus) that are related to the gnatcatchers
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First Known Use of KINGLET

1603

Rhymes with KINGLET

ringlet, winglet
KINGLET Defined for Kids

kinglet

noun king·let \ˈkiŋ-lət\

Definition of KINGLET for Kids

:  a small active bird especially of wooded areas

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. kinglet
  2. golden-crested kinglet
  3. golden-crowned kinglet
  4. ruby-crowned kinglet
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