Meaning of devil bird | Babel Free
Definitions
An avian cryptid of Sri Lanka, said to emit human-sounding shrieks that portend death; possibly the spot-bellied eagle owl (Bubo nipalensis) or Ceylon highland nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus).
Examples
“Residents of Sri Lanka, an island nation off the southern coast of India, describe⟳ a devil bird — also known as ulama — that is seldom seen but often heard at night, when it utters an eerie cry⟳ like⟳ that of “a boy in torture, whose screams are stopped by being strangled.“”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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