murrelet

[ mur-lit ]

noun

1. any of several small, chunky diving birds of the family Alcidae, of North Pacific coasts.

murrelet

/ ˈmɜːlɪt /

noun

1. any of several small diving birds of the genus Brachyramphus and related genera, similar and related to the auks: family Alcidae, order Charadriiformes

Word History and Origins

Origin of murrelet¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; murre + -let

Word History and Origins

Origin of murrelet¹

C19: from murre + -let

Example Sentences

Craveri Murrelet is very similar to the last except that the under surfaces of the wings are dusky.

From Project Gutenberg

This species is very similar to the Marbled Murrelet, the chief difference being in the bill which is shorted.

From Project Gutenberg