auklet

[ awk-lit ]

noun

1. any of several small auks of the coasts of the North Pacific, as Aethia cristatella crested auklet, having a crest of recurved plumes.

auklet

/ ˈɔːklɪt /

noun

1. any of various small auks of the genera Aethia and Ptychoramphus

Word History and Origins

Origin of auklet¹

First recorded in 1885–90; auk + -let

Example Sentences

This bird is much like Cassin Auklet, but lacking the white spot over the eye and having a white breast.

From Project Gutenberg

Similar in form and plumage to the Paroquet Auklet, except the whole under parts are gray.

From Project Gutenberg

This Auklet is fairly abundant on the Farallones, breeding on the lower portions of the island.

From Project Gutenberg