Meaning & use
owl
A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a flat face, and a hooked beak.
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An owl hooted softly from the branches of the old oak tree.
Farmers welcome owls because they help control the local rodent population.
A note on using this word
Owls are traditionally associated with wisdom in Western culture, though the symbolism varies across other traditions.
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