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murrelet

noun murre·let \ˈmər-lət\

Definition of MURRELET

:  any of several small alcids of North Pacific islands and coasts
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First Known Use of MURRELET

1862

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. murrelet
  2. ancient murrelet
  3. Kittlitz's murrelet
  4. marbled murrelet
  5. Xantus's murrelet
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