Schleiereule

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German

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eine Schleiereule (1)

Etymology

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From Schleier (veil) +‎ Eule (owl).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlaɪ̯ɐˌʔɔʏ̯lə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪ̯lə

Noun

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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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