owl
owl [owl owls] [aʊl] [aʊl] noun
a bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) with large round eyes, that hunts at night. Owls are traditionally thought to be wise
• An owl hooted nearby.
see also barn owl, night owl, tawny owl
Word Origin:
Old English ūle, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch uil and German Eule, from a base imitative of the bird's call.
Example Bank:
• I was a night owl when I was younger, but these days I'd rather go to bed early.
• Owls prey on small rodents.
