2. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
HOWLER
Howl"er, n.
1. One who howls.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: 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.
HOWLET Howl"et, n. Etym: [Equiv. to owlet, influenced by howl: cf. F. hulotte, OHG. h, hiuwela.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: An owl; an owlet. [Written also houlet.] R. Browning.
HOWP
Howp, v. i.
Defn: To cry out; to whoop. [Obs.] Chaucer.
HOWSO
How"so, adv.