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Definition of "owl" []

  • Any of various often nocturnal birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, having hooked and feathered talons, large heads with short hooked beaks, large eyes set forward, and fluffy plumage that allows for almost noiseless flight. (noun)
  • Any of a breed of domestic pigeons resembling owls. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "owl" in a sentence
  • "The cutter I used to make the owl is an Epilog Zing, which goes for around $8000."
  • ""Yes the owl is also one of our sacred creatures, the great healer, quiet and humble.""
  • "An owl flying over them locks in the message: The word owl búho was slang for prostitute."