owl

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.