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Ululate Definition & Meaning

ululate
verb
  1. emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"

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What does ululate mean?
emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
What part of speech is ululate?
Ululate is a verb.

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