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单词 petrel
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petrel

noun

pe·​trel ˈpe-trəl How to pronounce petrel (audio) ˈpē- How to pronounce petrel (audio)
: any of numerous seabirds (especially families Procellariidae and Hydrobatidae)
especially : one of the smaller long-winged birds that fly far from land compare storm petrel

Example Sentences

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Word History

Etymology

earlier also pitteril, pitteral, of obscure origin

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

petrel

noun

pe·​trel ˈpe-trəl How to pronounce petrel (audio)
ˈpē-
: a small seabird with long wings that flies far from land
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