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ouzel

noun
ou·​zel | \ ˈü-zəl How to pronounce ouzel (audio) \
variants: or less commonly

Definition of ouzel

1a : blackbird sense 1a
b : ring ouzel
2 : dipper sense 2

First Known Use of ouzel

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

History and Etymology for ouzel

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

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