Meaning & use

owl

noun·Everyday

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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