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ul·u·la·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
howl, howling, ululationnoun
a long loud emotional utterance
"he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
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ululationnoun
A long, loud, mournful cry or howl.
Etymology: From ululatio, from ululo.
Wikipedia
Ululation
Ululation ( (listen)), from Latin ululo, is a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl with a trilling quality. It is produced by emitting a high pitched loud voice accompanied with a rapid back and forth movement of the tongue and the uvula.
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ululation
Ululation is a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl with a trilling quality. It is produced by emitting a high pitched loud voice accompanied with a rapid movement of the tongue and the uvula. It is traditionally used in many cultures and societies around the world for various events, like celebrations, rites of passage, or expressions of intense emotion.
Webster Dictionary
Ululationnoun
a howling, as of a dog or wolf; a wailing
Wikidata
Ululation
An ululation is a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl with a trilling quality. It is produced by emitting a high pitched loud voice accompanied with a rapid movement of the tongue and the uvula. The term ululation is an onomatopoeic word derived from Latin. It is produced by moving the tongue, rapidly, back and forth repetitively in the mouth while producing a sharp sound.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ululation in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ululation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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