yowl

Meanings

Noun

  • A prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.

Verb

  • Utter a yowl.
  • Express by yowling; utter with a yowl.

Origin

  • From Middle English yollen, past participle of yellen. More at yell, yollen.

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