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Meaning
Noun
●
In Columbids & Owls:
Any of various
birds of prey
of the order Strigiformes that are
primarily
nocturnal
and have
forward-looking
,
binocular vision
,
limited
eye
movement
, and good hearing.
●
A person seen as having owl-like
characteristics
, especially
appearing
wise
or
serious
, or being
nocturnally
active.
●
An
owl
pigeon.
●
In Politics:
A
politician
with
moderate
views
that are neither
hawkish
nor dovish.
●
In Nymphalid butterflies:
Any of various
nymphalid
butterflies
, especially in the
genus
Caligo, having large
eyespots
on the wings.
●
In Computer languages:
Initialism of Web Ontology Language.
Verb
●
To
smuggle
contraband
goods.
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Origin
owl
English
owle
Middle English (1100-1500)
ule
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Lark
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