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elulu
e-LU-lu
owl
French: hibou / chouette
Elulu ayembaka na butu na likolo ya ndako.
The owl sings at night on top of the house.
Le hibou chante la nuit sur le toit de la maison.
Elulu — the owl; its nocturnal call carries deep cultural weight in many Congolese communities. Elulu is widely associated with omens and witchcraft; hearing it hoot near a home at night is considered a warning of misfortune in many villages.
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