katuil

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Dutch

Etymology

From kat (cat) +‎ uil (owl), used until the early 20th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑt.œy̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: kat‧uil

Noun

katuil m or f (plural katuilen, diminutive katuiltje n)

  1. (obsolete) Synonym of steenuil (Athene noctua)

Usage notes

  • Was mostly encountered in the diminutive form katuiltje due to its diminutive stature; it is the smallest of the owls found in the Netherlands.