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gölbröl

nounanimals

deep, booming roar or bellow

A deep, booming roar or cry; an intense, loud bellow often uttered by a person or animal.

Example in use

Da coo gied a gölbröl an aw da bairns hid

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GUL-BROOL/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentharsh

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