English Explanatory Dictionary

ululate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy.
  2. To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.

Pronunciation

/ˈjuːljuleɪt/ /ˈʌljəleɪt/ en-us-ululate.ogg

Word forms

ululate ululates ululating ululated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ululō, ululātus, of imitative origin. Cognate with Spanish aullar (“to howl”) and ulular (“to hoot”), and French ululer (“to howl”).

Synonyms

bay howl wail

Related words

ululant ululatingly ululation
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