owl
nounfeminine/kuˈɾuʒɐ/medium
co·ru·ja
Definition
A nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes and silent flight.
The owl perched on the tree branch.
You can hear the owl hooting at night.
Common collocations
barn owlowl hootowl pelletnight owl
Idiomatic expressions
- night owl (a person who stays up late)
- wise as an owl (very wise)
Etymology
Possivelmente de origem onomatopaica, imitativa do seu canto.