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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOuzel
/ˈuː.zəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An Eurasian thrush, specifically the blackbird (Turdus merula).
"An ouzel sang its melodic tune from the top of the hedgerow." - 2
Any of various similar birds, such as the ring ouzel or the aquatic dipper.
"The swift-flowing mountain stream was home to a solitary water ouzel."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'osel', coming from Old English 'ōsle', which originates from West Germanic origins related to the blackbird. Historically, the term was used primarily for the Eurasian blackbird and later extended to other similar birds such as the water ouzel or dipper.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ouzel" is said worldwide
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merle
Transliteration: mɛʁl
"Le merle chante dans le jardin au printemps."
Amsel
Transliteration: ˈam.zəl
"Die Amsel baut ihr Nest in der alten Hecke."
merlo
Transliteration: ˈmɛr.lo
"Il merlo fischiava dolcemente sugli rami."
mirlo
Transliteration: ˈmiɾ.lo
"El mirlo común destaca por su plumaje negro."
melro
Transliteration: ˈmɛl.ru
"O melro-preto é conhecido pelo seu canto melodioso."
कस्तूरी पक्षी
Transliteration: kasturi pakshi
"पेड़ की शाखा पर एक काला पक्षी बैठा था।"
乌鸫
Transliteration: wū dōng
"清晨，一只乌鸫在树枝上婉转歌唱。"
개똥지빠귀
Transliteration: gaeddongjipbagwi
"정원에서 지저귀는 새의 노랫소리가 들렸다."
クロウタドリ
Transliteration: kuroutadori
"庭の木の上でクロウタドリが美しい声で鳴いていた。"
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