bosuil

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch boschule. Equivalent to bos (“forest”) +‎ uil (“owl”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔs.œy̯l/

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• Hyphenation: bos‧uil

Noun

bosuil m or f (plural bosuilen, diminutive bosuiltje n)

1. tawny owl, Strix aluco