English Explanatory Dictionary

martlet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bird, the martin.
  2. A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːt.lət/ /ˈmɑɹt.lət/

Word forms

martlet martlets

Etymology

From Middle English martilet, probably a blend of martinet (“martin”; from Middle French martinet and Medieval Latin martineta) and Middle French merlet.

Synonyms

merlion

Related words

merlette
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