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Definition of murre

murre

/mɜːr/
murre
Plural:murres
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• noun

1

North American Any of several cliff-nesting seabirds of the genus Uria native to northern oceans, characterized by stark black-and-white plumage, a pointed bill, and an upright, penguin-like stance on land.

Example

"During the breeding season, thousands of common murres cluster tightly together on the narrow rocky ledges of the Arctic cliffs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While known as murres in North America, these seabirds are widely referred to as guillemots in British English.

• Rhymes for murre

• Nearby Words

murray falls
murray river
murraya
murre
murrel
murrelet
murrenbach

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid 18th century; of uncertain origin, but widely believed to be imitative of the bird's low, murmuring call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Murre. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/murre
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