petrel
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Perhaps a diminutive of Peter, with reference to St. Peter's walking on the water (Matthew 14:29).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
petrel (plural petrels)
- Any of various species of black, grey, or white seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.
Derived terms [edit]
terms derived from petrel (noun)
Translations [edit]
Procellariiformes
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See also [edit]
Petrel on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Procellariiformes on Wikispecies. Wikispecies: Procellariiformes
Procellariiformes on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia Commons: Procellariiformes
Anagrams [edit]
Spanish [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From English petrel or French pétrel.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /peˈtɾel/
Noun [edit]
petrel m (plural petreles)