What is the Latin word for caterwaul?

The usual Latin words for “caterwaul” are ululō, eiulō, plōrō; also lāmentor. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“caterwaul” in Latin

ululōto howl eiulōto wail, lament plōrōto cry out; to lament, complain, deplore lāmentorto lament; to bewail

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

caterwaul

ululare (howl like dogs, wolves, etc.): ejulare (cry out for the purpose of moving compassion; e.g., as women at funerals): plorare: lamentari (The words are found in this connection and order), ejulare atque lamentari.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for caterwaul?: The usual Latin words for “caterwaul” are ululō, eiulō, plōrō; also lāmentor. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.