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kinglet

noun king·let \ ˈkiŋ-lət \

Definition of kinglet

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

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First Known Use of kinglet

1603

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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kinglet

noun king·let \ ˈkiŋ-lət \

Definition of kinglet for Students

: a small active bird especially of wooded areas

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