howler

Meanings

• noun

  A person or animal that makes a loud, prolonged howling sound.

• noun

  A person who expresses strong criticism or condemnation.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with howler
owler , howller , mower , power

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Homophones

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1. howler monkey (en) : A type of monkey found in Central and South America, known for its loud howling calls.
   

2. howler round (en) : A type of artillery round that makes a loud howling sound when it explodes.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of howler that leads to same result
howler , howlers , howler monkey , howler monkeys

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Forms

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howlers, howled, howling

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Etymology

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Old English hulian, from hul meaning 'howl'.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest howl ever recorded was by a pack of Arctic wolves, reaching 113 decibels.

2. The term 'howler monkey' comes from the fact that these monkeys make loud howling calls to communicate with each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. baying: A type of howling or barking sound made by dogs.

2. screaming: A loud, piercing sound made by the human voice.

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Culture

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In literature, 'howler' is often used as a metaphor for a person who criticizes excessively or makes loud complaints. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting animals making howling sounds.

How to Memorize "howler"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal making a loud, prolonged howling sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'howler' with the sound of a person or animal howling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Howling Owls Loudly Exclaim' to remember the word 'howler'.

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