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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Vulgar Latin *noctuolus, diminutive of noctua (owl).

Noun

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mussol m (plural mussols)

  1. an owl, especially the little owl (Athene noctua)
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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Possibly an alteration of urçol.

Noun

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mussol m (plural mussols)

  1. stye (eye infection)
    Synonyms: urçol, ordèol

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