owl-like
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a word derived from
owl.
owlnounany 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.
Example Sentences
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Frank wears a sweater and glasses that make his already large eyes look even bigger and more owl-like.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2019
And the wide-eyed, owl-like porgs that populate Luke’s island seem reverse-engineered to elicit immediate puppy love in the audience.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2017
There is an owl-like virtuosity to it, silent, unassuming—but deadly.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 12, 2017
“It gets you to learn about your surroundings,” said 59-year-old Cheryl DiMarzio, who on the advice of her daughter ventured into an urban park to capture an owl-like Pidgey and some purple rodent Rattatas.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 2016
John Gottman is a middle-aged man with owl-like eyes, silvery hair, and a neatly trimmed beard.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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