CATERWAUL


Meaning of CATERWAUL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ka-t ə r- ˌ wo ̇ l

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English caterwawen

Date: 14th century

1 : to make a harsh cry

2 : to protest or complain noisily

– caterwaul noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.