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howler

/ˈhaʊlər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does howler mean?

noun, verb

A howler is a loud, mournful cry, especially of a monkey. To howl is to make a loud, mournful cry.

Example

"The monkey's howl echoed through the jungle, a haunting sound that sent shivers down the spines of the other animals."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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