Owl Definition
Bengalese Eagle Owl - eagle-owls are in the genus Bubo
owl
(the bird)
–noun
1. 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.
2. one of a breed of domestic pigeons having an owllike appearance.
3. night owl.
4. a person of owllike solemnity or appearance.
–adjective
5. operating late at night or all night: an owl train.
—Related forms
owllike, adjective
Related Words for : owl
bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter
World English Dictionary
— n
1. any nocturnal bird of prey of the order Strigiformes, having large front-facing eyes, a small hooked bill, soft feathers, and a short neck
2. any of various breeds of owl-like fancy domestic pigeon (esp the African owl, Chinese owl, and English owl )
3. a person who looks or behaves like an owl, esp in having a solemn manner
‘owl-like
— adj
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* Above definitions from Dictionary.com
