yowl

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, deep, and prolonged sound made by cats, especially when they are distressed or in heat.

  - "The yowl of the cat in heat was loud and persistent."
  - "The sound coming from the alley was a yowl, which made everyone turn around."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yowl
howl , owl , prowl

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Variants

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yowl , yowled , yowling , yowls

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Etymology

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The word 'yowl' comes from Old English 'uglan' or 'uglian', meaning 'to howl'. It is related to the Old Norse 'ulfr' meaning 'wolf' and the German 'walzen' meaning 'to roll'. The sound made by cats is similar to the howling of wolves.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest recorded yowl of a cat was recorded in 1986 and measured 113 decibels.

2. The sound of a cat's yowl can be heard up to a mile away.

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Related Concepts

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1. howl: A loud, prolonged sound, often made by animals such as wolves or dogs. It can also refer to a cry of distress or grief.

2. meow: The sound made by domestic cats. It is a softer, more melodic sound compared to a yowl.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a yowl is often used to depict a sense of distress or unease. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of the wild and untamed. In music, it can be used as a sound effect or as a metaphor for emotional expression.

How to Memorize "yowl"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine the sound of a distressed cat. Visualize its body language, its eyes, and its facial expressions as it makes the yowl sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yowl' with the sound of a distressed cat. Imagine the situation where a cat might make such a sound, such as being in heat or in pain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a cat making a yowl sound. Repeat the word 'yowl' to yourself as you visualize the image.

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