Petrel

Pronunciation

• enPR: pÄ•t'rÉ™l, IPA: /ˈpÉ›trÉ™l/
• Homophones: petrol

Origin

Perhaps a diminutive of Peter, with reference to St Peter's walking on the water (Matthew 14:29).

Full definition of petrel

Noun

1. Any of various species of black, grey, or white seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

Derived terms

Anagrams

• pelter