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howler

/ˈhaʊlə/

/ˈhaʊlər/

Translations

howlernoun

howlers

/ˈhaʊlə/

/ˈhaʊlər/

singe hurleur

The howler monkey's calls can be heard from several miles away in the dense jungle.

On peut entendre les cris du singe hurleur à plusieurs kilomètres dans la jungle dense.

gaffeAu sens d’erreur grossière ou de bourde embarrassante.

The newspaper's front-page headline contained a howler that was quickly corrected in the next edition.

Le titre de une en première page contenait une gaffe qui a été rapidement corrigée dans l’édition suivante.

Additional translations

hurleurPersonne ou animal qui hurle.

bourdeFamilier.

Synonyms

howleradjective

more howler

Comp.

most howler

Super.

/ˈhaʊ.lə/

/ˈhaʊ.lɚ/

Used attributively, especially in phrases like "howler monkey" or "howler calls".

hurleurRare, pour ce qui est relatif au singe hurleur.

Researchers recorded several howler calls at dawn.

Les chercheurs ont enregistré plusieurs cris hurleurs à l’aube.

howlernoun

A type of monkey known for its loud howling calls, native to Central and South American forests.

The howler monkey's calls can be heard from several miles away in the dense jungle.

A glaring mistake or blunder, especially one that is embarrassing.

The newspaper's front-page headline contained a howler that was quickly corrected in the next edition.

A person or animal that howls; one given to loud, mournful cries.

The lone wolf was a persistent howler throughout the night.

howleradjective

Attributive: relating to, characteristic of, or produced by a howler monkey.

Researchers recorded several howler calls at dawn.