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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

numinosity
nunbird
nungnung
nunlet
nuorilang
nuphar
nuremberg

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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nunlet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nunlet
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