Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

piculet

Syllabification: (pic·u·let)
Pronunciation: /ˈpikyəlit/
Definition of piculet

noun

  • a tiny tropical woodpecker with a short unstiffened tail, found chiefly in Central and South America.
    • Picumnus and other genera, family Picidae: numerous species, including the olivaceous piculet (P. olivaceus)

Origin:

mid 19th century: apparently a double diminutive of Latin picus 'woodpecker'

piculet in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of piculet in the British & World English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …