piculet

pic·u·let

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-yuh-lit]
- /ˈpɪk yə lɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-yuh-lit]
- /ˈpɪk yə lɪt/

Definitions of piculet word

noun piculet any of numerous small, tropical woodpeckers, chiefly of the genus Picumnus, that lack stiffened shafts in the tail feathers. 1
noun piculet a small tropical woodpecker with a short tail 0

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Origin of piculet

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin pīcu(s) woodpecker + -let

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Parts of speech for Piculet

noun

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piculet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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