martlet Meaning & Definition
/ˈmɑːt.lət/
What Does Martlet Mean?
As a noun, martlet means A bird, the martin. It can also mean A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.
Word Facts for Martlet
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɑːt.lət/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | merlion |
| Plural | martlets |
Martlet Definition (Noun)
- A bird, the martin.
- A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.
Synonyms of Martlet
Martlet synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
martlet (plural martlets)
Words That Rhyme With Martlet
Origin of Martlet
From Middle English martilet, probably a blend of martinet (“martin”; from Middle French martinet and Medieval Latin martineta[1]) and Middle French merlet.[2]
How Do You Say Martlet?
The standard pronunciation of martlet is /ˈmɑːt.lət/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mɑːt).
Questions People Ask About Martlet
What part of speech is martlet?
Martlet is a noun.
What is another word for martlet?
Words with a similar meaning to martlet include merlion. See the full list of martlet synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of martlet?
The plural of martlet is martlets.