1. a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a wail
2. a ceremonial cry of joy or mourning made by women in some cultures
Usage: cultural

Examples

• The wolf’s ululation echoed through the forest at night.
• Her ululation of grief could be heard throughout the village.
• The women’s ululation celebrated the birth of the chief’s son.
• An eerie ululation rose from the canyon below.
• The traditional ululation marked the beginning of the ceremony.
• His ululation expressed both joy and sorrow at the reunion.