Recent Examples on the WebAlong 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
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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
Time Traveler
The first known use of ouzel was
before the 12th century
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