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Definition of nunlet

nunlet

/ˈnʌn.lɪt/
nun · let
Plural:nunlets
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nunlet Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of small South American puffbirds belonging to the genus Nonnula, characterized by their relatively plain brown, rufous, or gray plumage.

Example

"During our birdwatching tour in the Amazon basin, we were thrilled to spot a rufous-capped nunlet perched quietly in the dense understory."

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• Nearby Words

nunchaku
nunchucks
nungnung
nunlet
nunnery
nuorilang
nuphar

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'nun' and the diminutive suffix '-let', referring to its small size and the plain, subdued plumage that ornithologists historically likened to a nun's habit, similar to its larger relative, the nunbird.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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