ouzel

noun

ou·​zel ˈü-zəl 

variants or less commonly ousel

1

a

: blackbird sense 1a

b

: ring ouzel

2

: dipper sense 2

Examples of ouzel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Along the glistening cobbles of the bank, a black ouzel bobbed and flew rock to rock, staying just ahead of me, keeping me company. —Peter Heller, Outdoor Life, 17 Feb. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ousel, from Old English ōsle — more at merle

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing ouzel

• ring ouzel
• water ouzel

Kids Definition

ouzel

noun

ou·​zel ˈü-zəl 

: dipper sense 2