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.