martlet

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English martilet, probably a blend of martinet (“martin”; from Middle French martinet and Medieval Latin martineta) and Middle French merlet. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɑːt.lət/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɑɹt.lət/ Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)tlət === Noun === martlet (plural martlets) (obsolete) A bird, the martin. (heraldry) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet. ==== Synonyms ==== merlion (rare) ==== Translations ==== === See also === merlette (“mythological bird in French heraldry depicted with no beak or feet”) === References === === Further reading === martlet on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === Marlett