kinglet
IPA: kˈɪŋɫɛt
noun
- (chiefly derogatory) A petty king; a king ruling over a small or unimportant territory.
- A young or little king.
- A prince.
- Any of several birds of the family Regulidae.
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Examples of "kinglet" in Sentences
- It is a member of the kinglet family.
- I haven't found mention of kinglet meaning kingdom.
- I wouldn't feel so stupid confusing that one with a kinglet.
- Kinglet is a diminutive of king not kingdom and is also derogatory.
- It is constantly in motion, and often hovers briefly, like a kinglet.
- The English name kinglet is a 19th century translation of the Latin name.
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