noun
ouzel
Ouzel (noun) means a Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula).
noun
1
A Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula).
2
A water ouzel, an aquatic perching bird (Cinclus mexicanus).
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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”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ouzel?
"ouzel" (noun) means a Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula).
What are the different meanings of ouzel?
"ouzel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula); 2. A water ouzel, an aquatic perching bird (Cinclus mexicanus).