Martlet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɑːt.lət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Martlet is a noun meaning (heraldry) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.
Meaning
(heraldry) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A bird, the martin.
Example Sentences
“As in a drought the thirsty creatures cry, And gape upon the gather'd clouds for rain; Then, first, the Martlet meets it in the sky, And, with wet wings, joys all the feather'd train.”
Word Forms
- martlets
Synonyms for martlet
Depending on context, synonyms include merlion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haunting, martinet, housemartin, martern, mart, martingal.
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