ransuil

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Dutch

Asio otus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ransule, from ranse, of uncertain origin but referring to a type of medieval headdress worn by women (compare Middle Low German ranse, ranse, rantse referring to the same) and ule (“owl”), whence modern Dutch uil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑns.œy̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: rans‧uil

Noun

ransuil m or f (plural ransuilen, diminutive ransuiltje n)

  1. the long-eared owl, Asio otus
    Synonym: (obsolete) ooruil

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