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Dutch
Etymology
From kat (“cat”) + uil (“owl”), used until the early 20th century.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkɑt.œy̯l/
- Hyphenation: kat‧uil
Noun
katuil m or f (plural katuilen, diminutive katuiltje n)
- (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.