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howl

nounmasculine/ˈuju/low

ui·vo

Definition

A long, loud, mournful cry characteristic of certain animals like the wolf or dog; a similar sound produced by the wind or a person.
The howl of a coyote broke the silence of the desert night.
He let out a howl of pain when he stubbed his toe.
Common collocations
wolf's howlhowl of the windpiercing howllet out a howl

Etymology

Do latim 'ululatus', de 'ululare' (uivar).

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