Advertisement

Advertisement

tyrannulet

[ ti-ran-yuh-lit ]

noun

  1. any of numerous flycatchers of tropical America belonging to several genera and having in common chiefly their small size.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of tyrannulet1

< New Latin Tyrannul ( us ) genus name ( tyrant, -ule ) + -et

Advertisement

Word of the Day

inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


tyrannoustyranny