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king·let | \ ˈkiŋ-lət 
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\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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kinglet
nounking·let | \ ˈkiŋ-lət \
\Kids Definition of kinglet
: a small active bird especially of wooded areas
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