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- [pe-truh l]
- /ˈpɛ trəl/
- /ˈpet.rəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pe-truh l]
- /ˈpɛ trəl/
Definitions of petrel word
- noun petrel any of numerous tube-nosed seabirds of the families Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae, and Pelecanoididae. 1
- noun petrel sea bird 1
- countable noun petrel A petrel is a type of sea bird which often flies a long way from land. There are many kinds of petrel. 0
- noun petrel any oceanic bird of the order Procellariiformes, having a hooked bill and tubular nostrils: includes albatrosses, storm petrels, and shearwaters 0
- noun petrel a member of any of three families (esp. Procellariidae) of small, marine tubenose birds with long wings, including storm petrels and shearwaters 0
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Origin of petrel
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; earlier pitteral, of uncertain origin; perhaps altered by association with St. Peter (who attempted to walk on the water of Lake Gennesareth), alluding to the bird's habit of flying close to the ocean surface
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Parts of speech for Petrel
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determiner
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petrel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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