tuwhit tuwhoo
The term "tuwhit tuwhoo" is an onomatopoeic phrase that mimics the call of a tawny owl, often used to evoke a nocturnal setting in literature.
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Definition
B2Nature
(informal)An imitation of the hooting sound made by a tawny owl.
Example
- We heard a 'tuwhit tuwhoo' as we walked through the forest at night.
C1Literature
(poetic)A phrase used to represent the call of an owl, creating a mysterious or nocturnal atmosphere.
Example
- In the poem, the 'tuwhit tuwhoo' echoed through the dark woods, adding to the eerie ambiance.
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