cú mèo

[ku˧˦ mɛw˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) a true owl

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Đêm nào cũng nghe cú mèo kêu.I hear an owl hooting every night.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Cú is also a common shorter term for owl. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Common questions

What does “cú mèo” mean?

(noun) a true owl

Is “cú mèo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.