katuil

Dutch

Etymology

From kat (“cat”) +‎ uil (“owl”), used until the early 20th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɑt.œy̯l/

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• Hyphenation: kat‧uil

Noun

katuil m or f (plural katuilen, diminutive katuiltje n)

1. (obsolete) Synonym of steenuil (“Athene noctua”)

Usage notes

• Was mostly encountered in the diminutive form katuiltje due to its diminutive stature; it is the smallest of the owls found in the Netherlands.