ooruil

Dutch

Etymology

From oor (“ear”) +‎ uil (“owl”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɔːr.œy̯l/
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Noun

ooruil m or f (plural ooruilen, diminutive ooruiltje n)

  1. Any eared owl (owl species known for having prominent ear tufts)
  2. (particularly) Synonym of ransuil (“Asio otus”)

Derived terms
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