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owl
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kuˈɾuʒɐ/co·ru·ja
Definition
1A nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes and silent flight.
Usage examples
“The owl perched on the tree branch.”
“You can hear the owl hooting at night.”
Common combinations
barn owlowl hootowl pelletnight owl
Idiomatic expressions
- night owl (a person who stays up late)
- wise as an owl (very wise)