What does ululate mean?
Definitions for ululate
ˈʌl yəˌleɪt, ˈyul-ul·u·late
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Princeton's WordNet
howl, ululate, wail, roar, yawl, yaupverb
emit long loud cries
"wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
Wiktionary
ululateverb
to howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy
ululateverb
to produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.
Etymology: ululare, of imitative origin.
Wikipedia
ululate
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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ululate
Ululate is a verb that refers to howling or wailing as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief or joy. This sound is often prolonged and high-pitched, and it is frequently associated with certain cultures or communities where it is used during rituals or celebrations.
Webster Dictionary
Ululateverb
to howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ululate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ululate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Translations for ululate
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- ulular, udolarCatalan, Valencian
- ulularSpanish
- 우짖다, 울부짖다, 울다Korean
- nalînKurdish
- urlaRomanian
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