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howler

 

[ ˈhaʊlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal sound

A howler is a type of monkey known for its loud vocalizations. These monkeys are primarily found in Central and South America. Howlers are social animals, often seen in groups, and their howls can be heard over great distances. They have a distinctive throat structure that allows them to produce these resonant sounds, which serve various purposes such as signaling to other howlers and marking territory.

Synonyms

scream, shout, yell

Examples of usage

  • The howler monkeys are making a lot of noise in the forest.
  • We heard a howler during our hike in the jungle.
  • Howlers can be recognized by their loud howls.
  • A group of howler monkeys entertained us with their calls.

Translations

Translations of the word "howler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritador

🇮🇳 चिल्लाने वाला

🇩🇪 Heuler

🇮🇩 terompet

🇺🇦 крикливий

🇵🇱 krzykacz

🇯🇵 吼える人

🇫🇷 hurleur

🇪🇸 gritador

🇹🇷 haykıran

🇰🇷 외치는 사람

🇸🇦 مُنتَحِب

🇨🇿 křikloun

🇸🇰 kričiaci

🇨🇳 吼叫者

🇸🇮 kričeč

🇮🇸 hrópa

🇰🇿 айқайлаушы

🇬🇪 ყვირილი

🇦🇿 qışqıran

🇲🇽 gritador

Etymology

The term 'howler' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'to howl', which means to emit a loud, mournful cry or wail. The word is believed to have roots in Germanic languages, specifically the Old English 'hūlan', which means to howl or cry out. Howler monkeys specifically were named for their distinctive vocalizations, which are among the loudest of any terrestrial animal. These vocalizations serve vital social functions within their groups, acting as a means of communication and territory marking. Over time, 'howler' has also been adopted more broadly in English to describe anyone or anything that makes a loud, raucous noise.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,737 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.