Ululate (verb)
ul-yu-layt
To utter a loud, usually protracted, high-pitched, rhythmical sound especially as an expression of sorrow, joy, celebration, or reverence
Latin ululatus, past participle of ululare, of imitative origin. First recorded 1623.
Example sentences
“She could hear the chorus ululate even from outside the church.”
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