puffin-like
|puf-fin-like|
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/ˈpʌfɪn laɪk/
resembling a puffin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'puffin-like' originates from the English word 'puffin', which refers to a type of seabird, combined with the suffix '-like', indicating resemblance.
Historical Evolution
'puffin' comes from Middle English 'pophyn', which referred to the cured carcass of nestling Manx shearwaters, and eventually became associated with the seabird we know today.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'puffin' referred to a type of cured bird meat, but over time it evolved to refer to the seabird itself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of a puffin.
The bird had a puffin-like appearance with its colorful beak.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 02:59