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owlish
[ ou-lish ]
/ ˈaʊ lɪʃ /
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adjective
resembling or characteristic of an owl: His thick glasses give him an owlish appearance.
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OTHER WORDS FROM owlish
owl·ish·ly, adjectiveowl·ish·ness, nounWords nearby owlish
owl, owl butterfly, owlet, owlet moth, owlet nightjar, owlish, owl monkey, owl's claws, owl's clover, own, own brand
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British Dictionary definitions for owlish
owlish
/ (ˈaʊlɪʃ) /
adjective
like an owl
solemn and wise in appearance
Derived forms of owlish
owlishly, adverbowlishness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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