stormy petrel

noun

1
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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stormy petrel was circa 1776

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Cite this Entry

“Stormy petrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stormy%20petrel. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

stormy petrel

noun
1
2
: a person who is fond of conflict or disagreement
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