Owl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aʊ(ə)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Owl is a noun meaning (by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.
Meaning
(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.
More Meanings
- An owl pigeon.
- (politics, uncommon) A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies, especially in the genus Caligo, having large eyespots on the wings.
- Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.
- (archaic, intransitive) To smuggle contraband goods.
Example Sentences
A group of owls is called a parliament.
Word Forms
- owls
- owling
- owled
Antonyms for owl
Common opposites include lark.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bird, nightjar, hen, bat, fly, vase.
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