ooruil

Dutch

Etymology

From oor (“ear”) +‎ uil (“owl”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔːr.œy̯l/

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Noun

ooruil m or f (plural ooruilen, diminutive ooruiltje n)

1. Any eared owl (owl species known for having prominent ear tufts)
2. (particularly) Synonym of ransuil (“Asio otus”)

Derived terms

• dwergooruil