wusp

/wʌsp/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or young owl, especially one of the species Strix aluco or Strix nebulosa.

“The wusp perched in the tree, watching the landscape below.”

2. verb

To make a soft, hooting or whistling sound, especially in a melancholy or complaining manner.

“The old windmill wusped in the empty field, a haunting reminder of forgotten times.”

Synonyms

  • hoot
  • owl

Antonyms

  • chirp
  • trill