skyugle

/ˈskjuːɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, specifically the male Eurasian Wryneck, characterized by its distinctive call.

“The sound of the skyugle echoed through the forest.”

2. verb

To make the distinctive call of a skyugle, typically to attract a mate or signal alarm.

“The male bird skyugled loudly from the top of the tree.”

Synonyms

  • eurasian wryneck
  • wryneck

Antonyms

  • silence