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Webster 1913 Edition

Ululation

Ulˊu-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
ululatio
.]
A howling, as of a dog or wolf; a wailing.
He may fright others with his
ululation
.
Wither.

Webster 1828 Edition

Ululation

ULULA'TION

,
Noun.
a howling, as of the wolf or dog.

Definition 2024

ululation

ululation

English

Noun

ululation ‎(plural ululations)

  1. A long, loud, mournful cry or howl.

Translations

Etymology

From Latin ululātiō, from ululō ‎(“I howl, yell, shriek”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌjul.juˈleɪ.ʃən/, /ˌʌl.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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