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noun (1)

ou·​sel

less common spelling of ouzel

1

a

: blackbird sense 1a

b

: ring ouzel

2

: dipper sense 2

ouzel

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noun (2)

ou·​zel ˈü-zəl 

variants or less commonly ousel

1

a

: blackbird sense 1a

b

: ring ouzel

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: dipper sense 2

Examples of ousel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Trick or treat stations, Phil Dalton's Theater of Illusions shows at 1 and 3 p.m., Hogwarts Express train ride and Scare-ousel. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2020

Noun

Along the glistening cobbles of the bank, a black ouzel bobbed and flew rock to rock, staying just ahead of me, keeping me company. —Peter Heller, Outdoor Life, 17 Feb. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English ousel, from Old English ōsle — more at merle

First Known Use

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing ousel

• ring ouzel
• water ouzel