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Thesaurus: owl

Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.

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  1. n. Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
  2. n. A variety of the domestic pigeon.
  3. v. i. To pry about; to prowl.
  4. v. i. To carry wool or sheep out of England.
  5. v. i. Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.
  6. n. nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
  7. Any cpecies of raptorial birds of the family Strigidæ. Theyhave large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers aroundeach eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
  8. n:100 n. nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes