hulotte

common noun

Syllable Decomposition

hulotte

from Old French huller (to howl, to emit shrill cries) derived from Latin ululare ('to howl'), with the suffix -otte. A direct borrowing from Latin ulula ('owl') is to be ruled out given the late adoption of the word in French.

Definitions

oiseaux
insectes

Synonyms

chat-huanthuethuettesuivante

Plural

hulottes

Translations

  • greekgreek:γκιόνης
  • spanishspanish:cárabo
  • germangerman:Breitflügelige Bandeule
  • englishenglish:Lesser Yellow Underwing
  • dutchdutch:volgeling