eagle owl

noun

1. any of several large owls of the genus Bubo, having prominent tufts of feathers on each side of the head, especially B. bubo of Europe and Asia.

eagle owl

noun

1. a large owl, Bubo bubo, of Europe and Asia. It has brownish speckled plumage and large ear tufts

Word History and Origins

Origin of eagle owl¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

Once or twice at night we heard the shriek of the great eagle-owl, but the bird was not seen.

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An eagle-owl sat in a cleft and at twilight uttered its shrill piercing cry.

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Just then sounded, very suddenly, the hoot of the eagle owl.

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But no chill ululations answered his imitations of the hoot of the eagle owl.

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There are at least ten species of owls, among which is the magnificent eagle-owl.

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