verb (used without object)
1.
to utter a long, distressful or dismal cry, as an animal or a person; howl.
noun
2.
a yowling cry; a howl.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English yuhele, yule, youle, apparently from a cry of pain or distress yuhele; compare Old English geoh- (in geohthu grief)
1175–1225; Middle English yuhele, yule, youle, apparently from a cry of pain or distress yuhele; compare Old English geoh- (in geohthu grief)
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yowl (jaʊl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to express with or produce a loud mournful wail or cry; howl |
| —n | |
| 2. | a loud mournful cry; wail or howl |
| [C13: from Old Norse gaula; related to German jaulen; see | |
| 'yowler | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
yowl
early 13c., yuhelen, probably of imitative origin. The noun is recorded from mid-15c. Related: Yowled; yowling.
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Example sentences
There is even a tilt sensor inside, triggering a yowl of protest if it's handled in a rough manner.
And they have a high pitched yowl that they use to indicate location when separated from family members.
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