yəˌleɪt, ˈyul- verb (used without object), ul·u·lat·ed, ul·u·lat·ing.
1.
to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl.
2.
to utter howling sounds, as in shrill, wordless lamentation; wail.
3.
to lament loudly and shrilly.
Origin:
1615–25; < Latin ululātus, past participle of ululāre to howl, shriek, of imitative orig.; see -ate1
1615–25; < Latin ululātus, past participle of ululāre to howl, shriek, of imitative orig.; see -ate1
Related forms
ul·u·la·tion, noun
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| —vb | |
| (intr) to howl or wail, as with grief | |
| [C17: from Latin ululāre to howl, from ulula screech owl] | |
| 'ululant | |
| —adj | |
| ulu'lation | |
| —n | |
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