MURRELET

Etymology

Noun

murrelet (plural murrelets)

Any of several species of small seabirds, in the genera Brachyramphus and Synthliboramphus of the auk family, found in the North Pacific.

Hyponyms

• marbled murrelet, Brachyramphus marmoratus

• long-billed murrelet, Brachyramphus perdix

• Kittlitz's murrelet, Brachyramphus brevirostris

• Xantus's murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus

• Craveri's murrelet, Synthliboramphus craveri

• ancient murrelet, Synthliboramphus antiquus

• Japanese murrelet, Synthliboramphus wumizusume

Source: Wiktionary

Murre"let, n. Etym: [Murre + -let.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of several species of sea birds of the genera Synthliboramphus and Brachyramphus, inhabiting the North Pacific. They are closely related to the murres.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition