ouzel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈuːzəl/
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Etymology
From Middle English osel, from Old English ōsle, from Proto-West Germanic *ą̄slā, *amslā, from Proto-Germanic *amslǭ. Cognate with German Amsel. For the spelling, compare Early Modern English bloud (“blood”).
Meanings
- (regional) A Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula).
- (Canada, US) A water ouzel, an aquatic perching bird (Cinclus mexicanus).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ouzels | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| woosel | alternative | lexicographic | |
| oozel | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ousel | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
water ouzel · ring ouzel · white-throated dipper
Synonyms
dipper (water ouzel)
Translations (4)
de Wasseramsel (Cinclus mexicanus) · it merlo acquaiolo (Cinclus mexicanus) · sh koc (Cinclus mexicanus) · sh kos (Cinclus mexicanus)