bosuil

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch boschule. Equivalent to bos (“forest”) +‎ uil (“owl”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔs.œy̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: bos‧uil

Noun

bosuil m or f (plural bosuilen, diminutive bosuiltje n)

  1. tawny owl, Strix aluco
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