2. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

Howl"er (?), n. 1. One who howls.

2. (Zoˆl.) Any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species

are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the

loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night.

Howl"et (?), n. [Equiv. to owlet, influenced by howl: cf. F. hulotte,

OHG. h&?;wela, hiuwela.] (Zoˆl.) An owl; an owlet. [Written also

houlet.] R. Browning.

Howp (?), v. i. To cry out; to whoop. [Obs.] Chaucer.

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