hibou

French

Etymology

Origin uncertain but assumed to be imitative.

Pronunciation

  • (aspirated h) IPA(key): /i.bu/
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Noun

hibou m (plural hiboux)

  1. owl (specifically, horned owl - an owl with a crest)

Usage notes

Only seven words in French ending in -ou have their plurals in -oux instead of -ous: bijou, caillou, chou, genou, hibou, joujou, pou.

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