Ousel (Noun)
Meaning
Common black European thrush.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ousel is a migratory bird that spends its winters in North Africa and returns to Europe in the spring.
- The song of the ousel is often described as melodic and flute-like, with a series of descending phrases.
- In medieval times, the ousel was considered a symbol of melancholy and sorrow, and was often featured in poetry and literature.
- The ousel's distinctive call, which sounds like a series of low, mournful notes, is a common sound in European woodlands.
- The ousel is a shy and elusive bird, and is often difficult to spot in the wild, despite its widespread distribution.