stormy petrel

noun

1

: storm petrel

2

a

: one fond of strife

b

: a harbinger of trouble

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stormy petrel

• diametral

Kids Definition

stormy petrel

noun

1

: storm petrel

2

: a person who is fond of conflict or disagreement