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ululate Definition

ulu·late (yo̵̅o̅lyo̵o lāt′, ul-)

intransitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing

  1. to howl or hoot
  2. to wail or lament loudly

Etymology: < L ululatus, pp. of ululare, to howl: echoic

ululate Related Forms
ulu·lant (--lənt) adjective ul′u·la·tion noun
ululate Usage Examples

Object

  • wail: Even now the lamenters who are expert in song make ululating wails over me!

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