ULULATION

howl, howling, ululation

(noun) a long loud emotional utterance; “he gave a howl of pain”; “howls of laughter”; “their howling had no effect”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ululation (plural ululations)

The act of ululating; a long, loud, wavering cry or howl

Source: Wiktionary


Ul`u*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. ululatio.]

Definition: A howling, as of a dog or wolf; a wailing. He may fright others with his ululation. Wither.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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