katuil
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From kat (“cat”) + uil (“owl”), used until the early 20th century.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
katuil m or f (plural katuilen, diminutive katuiltje n)
Usage notes edit
- Was mostly encountered in the diminutive form katuiltje due to its diminutive stature; it is the smallest of the owls found in the Netherlands.