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ouzel

noun ou·zel \ˈü-zəl\

Definition of OUZEL

1
a :  blackbird 1a
b :  ring ouzel
2
:  dipper 2
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Variants of OUZEL

ou·zel also ou·sel \ˈü-zəl\
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Origin of OUZEL

Middle English ousel, from Old English ōsle — more at merle
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with OUZEL

foozle, fusil, snoozle

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. ouzel
  2. ousel
  3. ring ouzel
  4. rock ouzel
  5. water ouzel
  6. rose pastor
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