03-25-2024, 08:56 PM -
WORD OF THE DAY...
Another word from a recent book. This one had me completely stumped. i had to look it up to even have the smallest inkling of what it was or how to use it.
ululate = Verb (intransitive): To howl, wail, or lament loudly; rapid, alternating high-pitched sounds. verb: To howl as a dog or a wolf; to wail. verb: To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.
Etymology: Latin fr. ululäre, ululät; of imitative origin
From How Not To Live Your Life by Rich Nash
tintinnabulation = Noun: The ringing sound of a bell or bells; A tinkling sound, as of a bell or breaking glass.
Etymology: Latin. Fr. tintinnabulum, fr. tintinō, a reduplicated form of tinniō.
From The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz
Another word from a recent book. This one had me completely stumped. i had to look it up to even have the smallest inkling of what it was or how to use it.
ululate = Verb (intransitive): To howl, wail, or lament loudly; rapid, alternating high-pitched sounds. verb: To howl as a dog or a wolf; to wail. verb: To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.
Etymology: Latin fr. ululäre, ululät; of imitative origin
From How Not To Live Your Life by Rich Nash
tintinnabulation = Noun: The ringing sound of a bell or bells; A tinkling sound, as of a bell or breaking glass.
Etymology: Latin. Fr. tintinnabulum, fr. tintinō, a reduplicated form of tinniō.
From The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz
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