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Definition of murrelet

murrelet

/ˈmɜːr.ə.lɪt/
mur · re · let
Plural:murrelets
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murrelet Lexical Profile

murrelet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several small, fast-flying seabirds of the auk family (Alcidae), primarily inhabiting the North Pacific Ocean and noted for nesting in old-growth coastal forests or rocky crevices.

Example

"The elusive marbled murrelet is unique among seabirds because it flies miles inland to nest high in the canopy of ancient redwood trees."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

murraya
murre
murrel
murrelet
murrenbach
murrenbach falls
murrumbidgee

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the mid-19th century as a diminutive of 'murre' (a related seabird of the auk family, likely of imitative origin) combined with the suffix '-let' indicating small size.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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