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owl
[oul]
noun
any of numerous, chiefly nocturnal birds of prey, of the order Strigiformes, having a broad head with large, forward-directed eyes that are usually surrounded by disks of modified feathers: many populations are diminishing owing to loss of habitat.
one of a breed of domestic pigeons having an owllike appearance.
a person of owllike solemnity or appearance.
adjective
operating late at night or all night.
an owl train.
owl
/ aʊl /
noun
any nocturnal bird of prey of the order Strigiformes, having large front-facing eyes, a small hooked bill, soft feathers, and a short neck
any of various breeds of owl-like fancy domestic pigeon (esp the African owl, Chinese owl, and English owl )
a person who looks or behaves like an owl, esp in having a solemn manner
Other Word Forms
- owllike adjective
- owl-like adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of owl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of owl1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Also: “The rapper Eminem is terrified of owls,” and “if you put sheep in a maze, they mostly turn left.”
A barn owl is perched on top of it, mean-mugging guests as they pass.
Nuthatches, warblers, sparrows, and the occasional wood dove—perfectly acceptable birds all, to be sure, but where were the sage and mysterious owls?
“My sense of smell may not be up to the job, but my hearing is as keen as an owl’s,” Penelope thought, still riding blindly.
"They say wildcats live on voles. Well, voles are feeding my barn owls so if you reduce the vole population you are having an effect on the barn owls," he explained.
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