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ouzel

Pronunciation: /ˈuːz(ə)l/
(also ousel)
Definition of ouzel

noun

  • a bird that resembles the blackbird, especially the ring ouzel. See also water ouzel.

Origin:

Old English ōsle 'blackbird', of Germanic origin; related to German Amsel 'blackbird'

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