Schleiereule

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German[edit]

eine Schleiereule (1)

Etymology[edit]

From Schleier (veil) +‎ Eule (owl).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlaɪ̯ɐˌʔɔʏ̯lə/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Schleiereule f (genitive Schleiereule, plural Schleiereulen)

  1. barn owl
  2. goliath webcap (Cortinarius praestans)
    Synonym: Blaugestiefelter Schleimkopf
  3. (derogatory slang) a woman wearing a veil, usually an Islamic niqab

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