Ululate (verb)
ululate [uhl-yuh-leyt, yool-]
verb (used without object), ululated, ululating.
1. to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl.
2. to utter howling sounds, as in shrill, wordless lamentation; wail.
3. to lament loudly and shrilly.
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Origin: 1615-25; < Latin ululātus, past participle of ululāre to howl, shriek, of imitative orig.; see -ate
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ululate [uhl-yuh-leyt, yool-]
verb (used without object), ululated, ululating.
1. to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl.
2. to utter howling sounds, as in shrill, wordless lamentation; wail.
3. to lament loudly and shrilly.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com
Origin: 1615-25; < Latin ululātus, past participle of ululāre to howl, shriek, of imitative orig.; see -ate
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
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Just had to say that this one and the word previous each struck me. The one from the other day gave me definite Sherlock/The Woman fic ideas. :)
I just wish I had the time and/or motivation to actually write them - but I'll keep them in mind and will try!