Definition

A sound made by a cat, often used to communicate with humans or other cats.

Example

The cat let out a loud miaou when it wanted to be fed.

Conversation

Did you hear that miaou coming from the garden?

Yeah, I think it's the neighbor's cat again!

It always makes me smile when I hear that miaou.

Me too! Cats have such a funny way of communicating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'miaou' originates from the imitation of the sound made by a cat, representing the onomatopoeic nature of the word. It captures the essence of the sound that cats make when they vocalize.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound a cat makes — 'miaou' is a word that mimics that very sound, helping you remember it as the sound of a cat.

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