kinglet

[ king-lit ]

noun

1. a king ruling over a small country or territory.
2. any of several small, greenish, crested birds of the genus Regulus.

kinglet

/ ˈkɪŋlɪt /

noun

1. derogatory.
   the king of a small or insignificant territory
2. any of various small warblers of the genus Regulus, having a black-edged yellow crown: family Muscicapidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinglet¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; king + -let

Example Sentences

Dr. Coues says of it: "The kinglet's exquisite vocalization defies description."

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Hurree Babu explained the greatness and glory, in their own country, of his companions, till the drowsy kinglet smiled.

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The Ruby-crowned Kinglet was piping in an evergreen tree near by, but him I had been hearing for several days.

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If you see such a pygmy again in autumn, exploring the bare twigs, it is this Kinglet.

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Some kinglet of this kind was duly found, and a treaty made with him.

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