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Kinglet n.

A little king; a weak or insignificant king.

(Zool.) Any one of several species of small singing birds of the genus Regulus and family Sylviidae. Note: The golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa), and the rubycrowned kinglet (Regulus calendula), are the most common American species. The common English kinglet (Regulus cristatus) is also called golden-crested wren, moonie, and marigold finch. The kinglets are often popularly called wrens, both in America and England.

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Words linked to "Kinglet" : Regulus regulus, goldcrest, Regulus satrata, ruby-crowned wren, golden-crested kinglet, warbler, Regulus calendula, Regulus