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ululation in French

ululation in French is you-you — ululation means a long, loud, wailing cry made by ululating.

ululation in French

you-you
noun
The act of ululating; a long, loud, wavering cry or howl.

What does "ululation" mean?

  1. noun A long, loud, wailing cry made by ululating.
    "As ululations and celebratory gunfire filled the air, the mood was one of fragile joy."
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ululation in a sentence

  • As ululations and celebratory gunfire filled the air, the mood was one of fragile joy.
  • The Queen had heard ululation many times in the past as she travelled the world, particularly in Africa, but this time, the sound made her shiver. Ululation is found in some singing techniques and ritual situations.

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What is "ululation" in French?
"ululation" in French is you-you. ululation means: A long, loud, wailing cry made by ululating.
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